See text Russelia is a genus of flowering plants in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae.

[2] Members of the genus are commonly known as firecracker plants or coralblows.

Russelia species grow in many parts of the world and are mildly drought resistant.

Growing to a maximum height of 1.8 m (5.9 ft), they are shrubs which will tolerate full sun to partial shade.

As of August 2023[update], Plants of the World Online recognises the following species:[1] Carlson, Margery (1957).