Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dipetala
ID:
630620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 2: 422 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629952



Common Names

  • Cuphea dipetala
  • Dipetala Cuphea
  • Cuphea Dipetala Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea verticillata Kunth [unknown]
  • Dipetalon speciosum Raf. [unknown]
  • Lythrum dipetalum L.f. [unknown]

Description

Cuphea dipetala (also called Two-petal 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 yellow center. It is typically found in open, sunny areas and is often used as an ornamental shrub in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea dipetala is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a groundcover or a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphea dipetala has small, tubular flowers with bright red petals and yellow-green sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea dipetala is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters (6 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 dipetala

Cuphea dipetala can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea dipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea dipetala?

Cuphea dipetala

What is the common name of Cuphea dipetala?

Two-Petal Cuphea

What type of plant is Cuphea dipetala?

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,