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Russelia coccinea (L.) Wettst.
| Family Name: | Scrophulariaceae |
| Synonyms: | Flamaria coccinea (L.) Raf., Scrophularia coccinea L., Russelia coccinea f. polyedrea (Zucc.) Voss, Russelia coccinea f. stipitata Carlson, Russelia paniculata M.Martens & Galeotti, Russelia serratifolia Lundell, Scrophularia lyrata Raf. |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Maximum Height | 0.9 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico to Guatemala |
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| Native Habitat | |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Leaves are egg-shaped with toothed leaf margin and deeply veined. |
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| Flowers | It has reddish pink, small tubular flowers. |
| Habitat | It occurs on steep banks near rivers or lakes. |
| Associated Fauna | In its native habitat of Central America, it is a nectar plant for hummingbirds. |
| Cultivation | Protect plants from hot afternoon sun. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Medicinal: Plant extract has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving activity (Columba-Palomares et al., 2021). |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Whorled |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Doubly Serrate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
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Others
| Master ID | 34105 |
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| Species ID | 8518 |
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