Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiribiquetea
ID:
630562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lourteig

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bradea 8: 27 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629894



Common Names

  • Cuphea chiribiquetea
  • Chiribiquetea Cuphea
  • Chiribiquetea's Cuphea


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Description

Cuphea chiribiquetea (also called Chiribiquete 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 Colombia, it is found in tropical and subtropical climates in open, sunny areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea chiribiquetea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections, and for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuphea chiribiquetea is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea chiribiquetea is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 10 and 11. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cuttings should root within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Cuphea chiribiquetea

Cuphea chiribiquetea is native to Colombia.

Cuphea chiribiquetea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea chiribiquetea?

Cuphea chiribiquetea

What type of plant is Cuphea chiribiquetea?

Cuphea chiribiquetea is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea chiribiquetea?

Cuphea chiribiquetea is native to Colombia

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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