Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
1226476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Icon. 5: 9 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225814

Common Names

  • Russelia rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia Russelia
  • Russelia

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Description

Russelia rotundifolia (also called Round-Leaved Firecracker Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a perennial shrub with upright stems and small, tubular flowers. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Bolivia, and is found in humid, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Russelia rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Russelia rotundifolia is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Russelia rotundifolia: Russelia rotundifolia is a shrub species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy species that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. Propagation is best done by cuttings or by seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Russelia rotundifolia

Russelia rotundifolia is native to Mexico, where it is found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

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

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808933-1: 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].