Status:
valid
Authors:
Carlson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 29: 268 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464202
Common Names
- Longifolia Russelia
- Longifolia Russelia Grass
- Longifolia Russelia Rush
Description
Russelia longifolia (also called Long-leaved 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 longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Russelia longifolia has bright red flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem and are slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Russelia longifolia is a perennial plant native to wetland areas in South America. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers moist, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care.
Where to Find Russelia longifolia
Russelia longifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical wetlands of Southeast Asia.
Russelia longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Russelia longifolia?
Russelia longifolia
What is the family of Russelia longifolia?
Plantaginaceae
Where is Russelia longifolia found?
Russelia longifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
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:224660-2: 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].