Coleus blumei

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A perennial aromatic herb native to Southeast Asia: Coleus blumei is a plant species characterized by its aromatic foliage. It is known for its large, often brightly colored or blotched leaves and produces spikes of blue-violet flowers. It is sometimes classified under the genus Solenostemon.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The garden border was vibrant with the multicolored leaves of Coleus blumei.
    • She propagated her Coleus blumei by taking stem cuttings.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical classification: The name is a specific botanical epithet. In modern taxonomy, plants formerly under this name are often reclassified, but the term remains in common horticultural use.
    • While many cultivars are sold as Coleus blumei, they may belong to the Plectranthus or Solenostemon genera.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coleus (n): The common name for the genus, often used to refer to the ornamental plants derived from species like .
    • Coleus plants are popular for adding color to shady gardens.
  • Painted Nettle (n): A common name for , referring to its colorful, patterned leaves.
    • The painted nettle is a low-maintenance houseplant.
Synonyms
  • Flame Nettle: Another common name highlighting the plant's fiery leaf colors.
  • Solenostemon scutellarioides: A current botanical synonym often used in scientific contexts.
Related Phrases
  • Coleus cultivar: Refers to a cultivated variety of coleus, often bred for specific leaf patterns or colors.
    • This new coleus cultivar is more sun-tolerant.
Related Idioms

(This term is a specific botanical name and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun
  1. perennial aromatic herb of southeastern Asia having large usually bright-colored or blotched leaves and spikes of blue-violet flowers; sometimes placed in genus Solenostemon

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