Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidiflora
ID:
746886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 4: 396 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746219



Common Names

  • Cuphea hispidiflora
  • Hairy-flowered Cuphea
  • Hairy-flowered Cuphea


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea lehmannii Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea lehmannii decipiens Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea buravii Koehne [unknown]

Description

Cuphea hispidiflora (also called Hairy-Fruited Cuphea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Lythraceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 meter tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea hispidiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphea hispidiflora has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea hispidiflora is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or early summer and cover lightly with soil.

Where to Find Cuphea hispidiflora

Cuphea hispidiflora is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Cuphea hispidiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea hispidiflora?

Cuphea hispidiflora

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea hispidiflora?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the conservation status of Cuphea hispidiflora?

Least Concern

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,