Tuberous Coleus (Coleus tuberosus)

Coleus tuberosus, commonly known as tuberous coleus or kembang barak, is a perennial herbaceous plant valued for its edible, starchy tubers. Native to parts of Southeast Asia, it thrives in warm, humid climates and is often grown in smallholder gardens as a traditional food crop. The plant features colorful foliage typical of the Coleus group, along with underground tubers that have long been used as a local carbohydrate source.