Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophylla
ID:
630543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 2: 361 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629875



Common Names

  • Cuphea calophylla
  • Calophylla Cuphea
  • Calophylla's Cuphea


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea anisophylla Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea calophylla breuningii Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea calophylla deformis Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea calophylla microstyla (Koehne) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea calophylla orthodisca (Koehne) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea calophylla plumbaginea Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea microstyla Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea orthodisca Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea plumbaginea Mart. [unknown]
  • Cuphea calophylla calophylla [unknown]
  • Parsonsia calophylla (Cham. & Schltdl.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea calophylla calophylla [unknown]

Description

Cuphea calophylla (also called Beautiful-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 calophylla 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuphea calophylla var. fuscinervis (Koehne) S.A.Graham
Cuphea calophylla var. mesostemon (Koehne) S.A.Graham

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphea calophylla 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 calophylla is a tender perennial that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 70°F. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Cuphea calophylla

Cuphea calophylla is native to Mexico and Central America.

Cuphea calophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea calophylla?

Cuphea calophylla

What type of plant is Cuphea calophylla?

Cuphea calophylla is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea calophylla?

Cuphea calophylla is native to Mexico and Central America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2747923: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.