Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteropetala
ID:
630726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 232 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630058



Common Names

  • Cuphea Heteropetala
  • Heteropetala Cuphea
  • Heteropetala Waxweed


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Synonyms

  • Parsonsia heteropetala (Koehne) Standl. [unknown]

Description

Cuphea heteropetala (also called Mexican Heather, False Heather, and Hawaiian Heather, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with long, narrow, pointed leaves and small, tubular, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea heteropetala 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 heteropetala has small, tubular, white flowers with yellowish-green tips. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea heteropetala is a tender perennial that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 70°F. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Cuphea heteropetala

Cuphea heteropetala is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrublands.

Cuphea heteropetala FAQ

What is the average height of Cuphea heteropetala?

Cuphea heteropetala typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What type of soil does Cuphea heteropetala prefer?

Cuphea heteropetala prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea heteropetala?

Cuphea heteropetala is native to the subtropical forests of Mexico.

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,