Status:
valid
Authors:
Koehne
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 27 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630080
Common Names
- Cuphea Hybogyna
- Hybogyna Cuphea
- Hybogyna Waxweed
Synonyms
- Cuphea grandiflora fecunda Koehne [unknown]
Description
Cuphea hybogyna (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 hybogyna is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create hedges and borders. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cuphea hybogyna 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cuphea hybogyna 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 hybogyna
Cuphea hybogyna is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrublands.
Cuphea hybogyna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cuphea hybogyna?
Cuphea hybogyna
What is the common name of Cuphea hybogyna?
Cuphea hybogyna
What is the natural habitat of Cuphea hybogyna?
Cuphea hybogyna is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
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,