Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calaminthifolia
ID:
630537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 12: 274 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629869



Common Names

  • Cuphea calaminthifolia
  • Calaminthifolia Cuphea
  • Calaminthifolia's Cuphea


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea corniculata Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea debilis Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea imberbis Rose in Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea orizabensis Peyr. ex Koehne [unknown]

Description

Cuphea calaminthifolia (also called Calamint-leaved 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 pink or white. Native to Mexico, it is found in tropical and subtropical climates in open, sunny areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea calaminthifolia 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 calaminthifolia 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 calaminthifolia is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained medium, and kept moist until germination occurs. Seedlings should be planted out in the garden when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cuphea calaminthifolia

Cuphea calaminthifolia is native to Mexico and Central America.

Cuphea calaminthifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea calaminthifolia?

Cuphea calaminthifolia

What is the common name of Cuphea calaminthifolia?

Calamint Cuphea

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea calaminthifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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,