Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
durantifolia
ID:
1250065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249403

Common Names

  • Durantifolia Russelia
  • Russelia Durantifolia
  • Durantifolia Russelia

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Description

Russelia durantifolia (also called Firecracker Plant, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with red flowers, native to Mexico. It grows in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Russelia durantifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Russelia durantifolia is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Russelia durantifolia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Russelia durantifolia

Russelia durantifolia can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Russelia durantifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Russelia durantifolia?

Russelia durantifolia

What is the common name of Russelia durantifolia?

Durantifolia Russelia

What is the natural habitat of Russelia durantifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Russelia genus

Russelia chiapensis, Russelia longifolia, Russelia equisetiformis, Russelia polyedra, Russelia verticillata, Russelia rugosa, Russelia sarmentosa, Russelia acuminata, Russelia cuneata, Russelia furfuracea, Russelia hintonii, Russelia jaliscensis, Russelia lanceifolia, Russelia longisepala, Russelia maculosa, Russelia pringlei, Russelia pubescens, Russelia purpusii, Russelia retrorsa, Russelia standleyi, Russelia syringifolia, Russelia tenuis, Russelia tepicensis, Russelia teres, Russelia tetraptera, Russelia villosa, Russelia campechiana, Russelia coccinea, Russelia laciniata, Russelia parvifolia, Russelia steyermarkii, Russelia leptopoda, Russelia floribunda, Russelia multiflora, Russelia sonorensis, Russelia rotundifolia, Russelia obtusata, Russelia ternifolia, Russelia conzattii, Russelia grandidentata, Russelia staleyae, Russelia iltisneeana, Russelia contrerasii, Russelia durantifolia, Russelia maritima, Russelia worthingtonii, Russelia cora, Russelia manantlana, Russelia longipedunculata, Russelia tehuana,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50149573: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.