Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melvilla
ID:
630870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 10: t. 852 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630202



Common Names

  • Melvilla Cuphea
  • Mexican Heather
  • False Heather


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Synonyms

  • Melvilla speciosa A.Anderson ex Raf. [unknown]
  • Cuphea elegans Klotzsch ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea melvillei Lem. [unknown]
  • Cuphea penicillaria Pohl ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea speciosa (A.Anderson) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cuphea melvilla (also called Mexican Heather, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, light green leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea melvilla is an attractive, low-maintenance plant that can be used as a ground cover or in containers. It is also a great choice for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuphea melvilla is a small, tubular, bright yellow-orange 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 melvilla is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, shaded area and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a warm, moist, shaded area.

Where to Find Cuphea melvilla

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

Cuphea melvilla FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Cuphea melvilla?

Cuphea melvilla prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a slightly acidic pH.

What is the best way to propagate Cuphea melvilla?

Cuphea melvilla can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings.

How much sunlight does Cuphea melvilla need?

Cuphea melvilla prefers full sun to partial shade.

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