Solenostemon scutellarioides

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Solenostemon scutellarioides growing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Lamiaceae
Genus:	Solenostemon
Species:	S. scutellarioides (L.) Codd

Binomial name

Solenostemon scutellarioides

Synonyms

Coleus blumei Benth.
Coleus blumei var. verschaffeltii (Lem.) Lem.
Coleus hybridus hort. ex Voss
Coleus pumilus Blanco
Coleus scutellarioides (L.) Benth.
Coleus verschaffeltii Lem.
Ocimum scutellarioides L.
Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br.

Solenostemon scutellarioides is a species of perennial plant. Common names include Coleus or Painted Nettle.

The plant is very colorful, and therefore often held in houses and gardens. It is known from ancient times, where it served as a stand in for Salvia divinorum, in shamanistic rituals. The effects resembles those of psylocybin, which is found in various mushrooms. Not much research has been done on the psycoactive chemicals within the plant, and it is not often used for recreational purpose. The plant has various names, including "Coleus blumei".