Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
equisetiformis
ID:
464879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 377 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464211

Common Names

  • Russelia equisetiformis
  • Horsetail Russelia
  • Mexican Firecracker

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Description

Russelia equisetiformis (also called Horsetail Russelia, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Plantaginaceae. It has yellow flowers and is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Russelia equisetiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with moist soil. It has a high tolerance for wet conditions and can be used to control erosion in wet areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Russelia equisetiformis has bright red flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Russelia equisetiformis is a herbaceous perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in situ. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Russelia equisetiformis

Russelia equisetiformis can be found in moist, shady areas in the forests of Southeast Asia.

Russelia equisetiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Russelia equisetiformis?

Russelia equisetiformis

What is the common name of Russelia equisetiformis?

Horsetail Firecracker

What is the typical growth habit of Russelia equisetiformis?

It is a shrub that typically grows up to 3-4 feet tall

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808903-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].