Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
630681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Neue Entdeck. Pflanzenk. 2: 156 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630013



Common Names

  • Shrubby Cuphea
  • Mexican Heather
  • False Heather


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea bonariensis Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Cuphea commersoniana Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea fruticosa chamaedendrum (A.St.-Hil.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea fruticosa epilobioides (A.St.-Hil.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea fruticosa hilaireana (Koehne) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea fruticosa megapotamica Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea fruticosa rosmarinifolia (A.St.-Hil.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea fruticosa silenoides (A.St.-Hil.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea glabra Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Cuphea ligustrina Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea ligustrina chamaedendrum A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea ligustrina commersoniana A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea ligustrina epilobioides A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea ligustrina hilaireana Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea ligustrina rosmarinifolia A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea ligustrina silenoides A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea megapotamica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cuphea silenoides (A.St.-Hil.) Herter [unknown]

Description

Cuphea fruticosa (also called Bush Cuphea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil and is often used in gardens as a low hedge or border plant.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea fruticosa 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 fruticosa 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 fruticosa 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 fruticosa

Cuphea fruticosa can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea fruticosa?

Cuphea fruticosa

What type of plant is Cuphea fruticosa?

Cuphea fruticosa is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea fruticosa?

Cuphea fruticosa 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,