Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
630655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 2: 366 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629987



Common Names

  • Cigar Plant
  • Firecracker Plant
  • False Heather


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea ericoides juniperifolia A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea ericoides laxa Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea ericoides linifolia A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea ericoides oxycedrina Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea ericoides paralarix Lourteig [unknown]
  • Cuphea ericoides pithyusa A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea stricta Moric. ex Koehne [unknown]

Description

Cuphea ericoides (also called Heath-like 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 ericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphea ericoides has small, tubular flowers with bright pink 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 ericoides 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 ericoides

Cuphea ericoides can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea ericoides?

Cuphea ericoides

What type of plant is Cuphea ericoides?

Cuphea ericoides is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea ericoides?

Cuphea ericoides 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-2748026: 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.