Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confertiflora
ID:
630576

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 112 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629908



Common Names

  • Confertiflorous Cuphea
  • Confertiflorous False Daisy
  • Confertiflorous Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea tuberosiformis Koehne ex Bacig. [unknown]
  • Cuphea tuberosiformis Koehne ex Bacig. [unknown]

Description

Cuphea confertiflora (also called Bat-faced Cuphea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and bright pink flowers with a dark purple center. It is typically found in open, sunny areas and is often used as an ornamental shrub in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea confertiflora 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

Cuphea confertiflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea confertiflora is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters (10 feet) tall. It has bright green, glossy leaves and small, tubular flowers that are usually pink or white. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings can also be used. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Cuphea confertiflora

Cuphea confertiflora is native to Mexico and Central America.

Cuphea confertiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea confertiflora?

Cuphea confertiflora

What type of plant is Cuphea confertiflora?

Cuphea confertiflora is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea confertiflora?

Cuphea confertiflora 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,

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