Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inaequalifolia
ID:
630770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 286 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630102



Common Names

  • Cuphea Inaequalifolia
  • Inaequalifolia Cuphea
  • Inaequalifolia Waxweed


Searching for Cuphea inaequalifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cuphea inaequalifolia (also called Mexican Cigar Plant, among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright green, ovate leaves and bright red tubular flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea inaequalifolia is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It has bright green foliage and produces small, tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. 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 inaequalifolia 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.

Searching for Cuphea inaequalifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea inaequalifolia 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 inaequalifolia

Cuphea inaequalifolia is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea inaequalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea inaequalifolia?

Cuphea inaequalifolia

What is the common name of Cuphea inaequalifolia?

Unequal-leaved Cuphea

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea inaequalifolia?

Cuphea inaequalifolia 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,