Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
painteri
ID:
630931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose in Koehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 96 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630263



Common Names

  • Painter's Cuphea
  • Mexican Heather
  • False Heather


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Description

Cuphea painteri (also called Mountain Heather, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea painteri 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

Cuphea painteri has small, white flowers with yellow throats and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea painteri is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Cuphea painteri

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

Cuphea painteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea painteri?

Cuphea painteri

What is the common name of Cuphea painteri?

Painter's Cuphea

What is the growth habit of Cuphea painteri?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and wide.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2748283: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Adalbert Emil Koehne (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koehne' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.