Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenarioides
ID:
630489

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 121 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629821



Common Names

  • Cuphea arenarioides
  • Arenarioides Cuphea
  • Arenarioides's Cuphea


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea arenarioides muscosa A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea arenarioides myriophylloides A.St.-Hil. [unknown]

Description

Cuphea arenarioides (also called Sand-Like Cuphea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, glossy green leaves and bears small, tubular purple flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea arenarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphea arenarioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea arenarioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach a height of 8-15 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Cuphea arenarioides

Cuphea arenarioides is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Cuphea arenarioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea arenarioides?

Cuphea arenarioides

What is the common name of Cuphea arenarioides?

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What type of plant is Cuphea arenarioides?

It is an evergreen shrub

Species in the Cuphea genus

Cuphea alatosperma, Cuphea anamariae, Cuphea exilis, Cuphea filiformis, Cuphea lucens, Cuphea rupestris, Cuphea acicularis, Cuphea acinifolia, Cuphea acinos, Cuphea adenophylla, Cuphea aequipetala, Cuphea affinitatum, Cuphea alaniana, Cuphea anagalloidea, Cuphea angustifolia, Cuphea anisoclada, Cuphea annulata, Cuphea antisyphilitica, Cuphea aperta, Cuphea appendiculata, Cuphea apurensis, Cuphea aquilana, Cuphea arenarioides, Cuphea aristata, Cuphea armata, Cuphea aspera, Cuphea avigera, Cuphea bahiensis, Cuphea baillonis, Cuphea blackii, Cuphea bolivarensis, Cuphea bombonasae, Cuphea bonplandii, Cuphea brachiata, Cuphea brachyantha, Cuphea brachypoda, Cuphea bracteolosa, Cuphea bustamanta, Cuphea caesariata, Cuphea calaminthifolia, Cuphea calcarata, Cuphea calophylla, Cuphea campestris, Cuphea campylocentra, Cuphea carajasensis, Cuphea cardonae, Cuphea carthagenensis, Cuphea carunculata, Cuphea cataractarum, Cuphea chiribiquetea,

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

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