Coleus xanthanthus
Coleus xanthanthus, commonly known as the Painted Nettle, is a striking ornamental plant valued for its vibrant, multicolored foliage. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this species holds significant ethnobotanical importance, utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation, skin disorders, and digestive issues due to its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Coleus xanthanthus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Coleus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coleus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Coleus xanthanthus, is identified by its specific common name in Chinese as 黄鞘蕊花 (huáng qiào ruǐ huā).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄鞘蕊花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Coleus xanthanthus, exhibits a specific and localized geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the regional landscapes of China. Specifically, the species can be found growing throughout the South-Central part of the country. This concentration suggests that the environmental conditions in these particular provinces are ideal for its survival. Consequently, the distribution of this medicinal plant is closely tied to the unique climate of South-Central China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Coleus xanthanthus, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. When preparing decoctions or infusions, practitioners typically harvest these aerial parts to extract the essential properties required to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Coleus xanthanthus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 16-O-acetylcoleon C, coleon U, coleon U 11-acetate, coleon U-quinone, xanthanthusin E.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 16-O-acetylcoleon C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coleon U | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coleon U 11-acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coleon U-quinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthanthusin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |