forskolin en · NOUN
Etymology
From an obsolete name, Plectranthus forskolaei, for the plant Coleus barbatus. That name is from the name of the Swedish explorer Peter Forsskål.
Meanings
- A labdane diterpene produced by the plant Plectranthus barbatus or Coleus barbatus var. barbatus (syn. Coleus forskohlii), commonly used in the study and research of cell physiology.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| forskolins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |