coleus

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊlɪəs/

noun

  • a tropical SE Asian plant of the mint family with brightly coloured variegated leaves, popular as a houseplant.
    • Genus Solenostemon (formerly Coleus), family Labiatae

Origin:

modern Latin, from Greek koleos 'sheath' (because of the way the stamens are joined together, resembling a sheath)