Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
grandidentata
ID:
1226481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carlson

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 29: 281 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225819



Common Names

  • Russelia grandidentata
  • Grandidentata Russelia
  • Russelia


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Description

Russelia grandidentata (also called Large-Toothed 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 grandidentata 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 grandidentata 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

Russelia grandidentata is a fern native to Madagascar. It is an epiphytic species that grows on trees in humid forests. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, shady environment and should be grown in a potting mix that is well-drained and contains plenty of organic matter. The pot should be placed in a bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Russelia grandidentata

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

Russelia grandidentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Russelia grandidentata?

Russelia grandidentata

What is the common name of Russelia grandidentata?

Large-toothed Firecracker Plant

What type of plant is Russelia grandidentata?

Shrub

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:224653-2: 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].