Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 81: 333 (1996 publ. 1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239629
Common Names
- Russelia Iltisneeana
- Mexican Fireplant
- Fountain Bush
Description
Russelia iltisneeana (also called Iltis' Russelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial with red flowers and is native to western North America. It is found in dry, open habitats, usually growing in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Russelia iltisneeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Russelia iltisneeana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Russelia iltisneeana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Russelia iltisneeana
Russelia iltisneeana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Russelia iltisneeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Russelia iltisneeana?
Russelia iltisneeana
What is the common name of Russelia iltisneeana?
Iltisneeana Firecracker Plant
What is the native range of Russelia iltisneeana?
Mexico
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:313846-2: 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].