Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
630499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chapm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. South. U.S. : 135 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629831



Common Names

  • Cuphea aspera
  • Aspera Cuphea
  • Aspera's Cuphea


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Synonyms

  • Parsonsia chapmanii A.Heller [unknown]

Description

Cuphea aspera (also called Rough Cuphea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, oval leaves and small, tubular flowers that are white or pink. Native to Mexico, it is found in tropical and subtropical climates in open, sunny areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea aspera 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 aspera 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 aspera 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 aspera

Cuphea aspera is native to Mexico and Central America.

Cuphea aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea aspera?

Cuphea aspera

What is the common name of Cuphea aspera?

Cigar Plant

What type of plant is Cuphea aspera?

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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