Coleus modestus (Baker) Robyns & Lebrun, Ann. Soc. Sci. Bruxelles, Sér. B 49: 106. 1929.

≡ Plectranthus modestus Baker, Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895 (99): 72 (1895). Type: Zambia, Mbala District: Tanganyika Plateau, 1889, A. Carson s. n. (holotype K [K 000430767]).

Description.

Paton et al. (2009: 282), Paton et al. (2013: 229), as Plectranthus modestus Baker.

Distribution.

SW Tanzania to Zambia.

Habitat and ecology.

Highland savannah, dry woodlands, dambos; 1250–1950 m elev.

Additional specimens.

DR. Congo, Haut-Katanga, Keyberg, 6 Dec 1956, E. Detilleux 222 (BR); Marungu, près de Kibobwa, 8 Nov 1970, S. Lisowski, F. Malaisse, J. - J. Symoens 11875 (BR, POZG); Forêt de la Luiswishi (NE Lubumbashi), 3 Dec 1971, F. Malaisse 7595 (BR); Marungu, Mulongoshi, Nov 1945, P. Quarré 7211 (BR); Kimilolo, 23 Jun 1927, P. Quarré 938 (BR); Kipopo, 12 Apr 1958, A. Schmitz 6018 (BR); Kiunda, Sept 1944, L. Dubois 1260 (BR).