Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobophora
ID:
630840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 235 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630172



Common Names

  • Lobophora Cuphea
  • Mexican Heather
  • False Heather


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Synonyms

  • Parsonsia lobophora (Koehne) Standl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea squamuligera Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea squamuligera brachypoda Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea lobophora hirsuta S.A.Graham [unknown]
  • Cuphea lobophora lobophora [unknown]
  • Parsonsia squamuligera (Koehne) Standl. [unknown]

Description

Cuphea lobophora (also called Lobed 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 lobophora 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuphea lobophora var. occidentalis S.A.Graham

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuphea lobophora is a small, tubular, bright yellow-white 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 lobophora 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 lobophora

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

Cuphea lobophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea lobophora?

Cuphea lobophora

What is the common name of Cuphea lobophora?

Lobed Cuphea

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea lobophora?

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,