Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
llavea
ID:
630831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lex.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nov. Veg. Descr. 1: 20 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630163



Common Names

  • Llave's Cuphea
  • Mexican Heather
  • False Heather


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Synonyms

  • Parsonsia purpureocalycis M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Cuphea barbigera Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Cuphea blepharophylla L.Riley [unknown]
  • Cuphea llavea barbigera (Hook. & Arn.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea llavea barbigera (Hook. & Arn.) Voss [unknown]
  • Cuphea llavea miniata (Brongn.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea llaveana Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea micropetala Baill. [unknown]
  • Cuphea miniata Brongn. [unknown]
  • Cuphea neubertii hort. ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea speciosa hort. ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Endecaria coccinea Raf. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia blepharophylla S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Parsonsia llavea (Lex.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea llavea llavea [unknown]

Description

Cuphea llavea (also called Llave's 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 llavea 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 llavea is a small, tubular, bright yellow-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 llavea is a tender perennial that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 70°F. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Cuphea llavea

Cuphea llavea can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Cuphea llavea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea llavea?

Cuphea llavea

What is the common name of Cuphea llavea?

Llave's Cuphea

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea llavea?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Mexico

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,