Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
630798

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Aiton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 3: 150 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630130



Common Names

  • Cuphea Lanceolata
  • Lanceolata Cuphea
  • Lanceolata Waxweed


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea lanceolata rosea Regel [unknown]
  • Cuphea lanceolata silenoides (Nees) Regel [unknown]
  • Cuphea silenoides Nees [unknown]
  • Cuphea zimapani É.Morren [unknown]
  • Cuphea lanceolata silenoides (Nees) Regel [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive, bright flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuphea lanceolata is a small, tubular, bright purple flower with a yellowish-green calyx. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea lanceolata 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 lanceolata

Cuphea lanceolata is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea lanceolata?

Cuphea lanceolata

What is the common name of Cuphea lanceolata?

Lanceolate Cuphea

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea lanceolata?

Cuphea lanceolata 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,

References