Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heydei
ID:
630731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 19: 256 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630063



Common Names

  • Cuphea Heydei
  • Heyde's Cuphea
  • Heyde's Waxweed


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Description

Cuphea heydei (also called Mexican Waxweed, False Heather, and Hawaiian Heather, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with oval-shaped 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 heydei 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 heydei 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 heydei is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and tubular, pink flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from stem 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. Roots should form within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cuphea heydei

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

Cuphea heydei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea heydei?

Cuphea heydei is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What are the leaves of Cuphea heydei like?

The leaves of Cuphea heydei are small, oval-shaped, and bright green.

What is the growth rate of Cuphea heydei?

Cuphea heydei has a fast growth rate.

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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