Coleus amboinicus is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Indian Borage.
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
Vomiting Diarrhea Depression Loss Of Appetite Bloody Diarrhea
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Coleus amboinicus is a species of semi-succulent perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It has a pungent oregano-like flavor and odor. Coleus amboinicus is considered to be native to parts of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and India, although it is widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere in the tropics where it is used as a spice and ornamental plant. Common names in English include Indian borage, country borage, French thyme, Indian mint, Mexican mint, Cuban oregano, broad leaf thyme, soup mint, Spanish thyme.
Also recorded as Cuban-oregano, French-thyme, Indian-borage, Indian-mint, Mexican mint and Spanish-thyme.
More from the Lamiaceae family:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.