Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ignea
ID:
630763

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 5: 500 C (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630095



Common Names

  • Cuphea Ignea
  • Ignea Cuphea
  • Ignea Waxweed


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea liebmannii Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea platycentra Lem. [unknown]
  • Cuphea tubiflora hort. ex Lem. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia ignea (A.DC.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia liebmannii (Koehne) Standl. [unknown]

Description

Cuphea ignea (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, orange-red flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea ignea is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has bright green foliage and produces small, tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, and yellow. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and light levels. It is often used as a border plant or as a ground cover in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphea ignea 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 ignea 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 ignea

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

Cuphea ignea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea ignea?

Cuphea ignea

What is the common name of Cuphea ignea?

Fire Cuphea

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea ignea?

Cuphea ignea 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,