Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
longisepala
ID:
1137379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carlson

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 29: 254 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136717

Common Names

  • Russelia Longisepala
  • Longisepala Russelia
  • Longisepala Russelia

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Description

Russelia longisepala (also called Longisepala Russelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white, bell-shaped flowers that grows in the mountains of Chile and Argentina. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is tolerant of drought and wind.

Uses & Benefits

Russelia longisepala is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and other outdoor spaces. It has a long flowering season and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Russelia longisepala flower has five petals and is yellow in color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Russelia longisepala is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Russelia longisepala

Russelia longisepala can be found in 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

Margery Claire Carlson (1892-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:224661-2: 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].