Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
464782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Field & Lab. 13: 12 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464114



Common Names

  • Russelia chiapensis
  • Chiapas Russelia
  • Chiapas Coral Plant


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Description

Russelia chiapensis (also called Chiapas Fountain Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub in the family Plantaginaceae. It has red flowers and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in moist habitats such as stream banks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Russelia chiapensis 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 chiapensis has bright red flowers that are tubular in shape and have four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Russelia chiapensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Russelia chiapensis

Russelia chiapensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

Russelia chiapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Russelia chiapensis?

Russelia chiapensis

What type of plant is Russelia chiapensis?

A shrub

Where is Russelia chiapensis found?

It is found in Mexico and Central America

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

Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:224640-2: 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].