Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pohlii
ID:
630969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lourteig

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 39: 19 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630301



Common Names

  • Cuphea Pohlii
  • Pohl's Cuphea
  • Mexican Cigar Plant


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Description

Cuphea pohlii (also called Mexican Heather, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m (1.6-3.3 ft) and has small, oval-shaped leaves and tubular, pink flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea pohlii 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 pohlii is a small, tubular shape with a white base and a pink to purple top. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea pohlii 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 pohlii

Cuphea pohlii can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Cuphea pohlii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea pohlii?

Cuphea pohlii

What is the common name of Cuphea pohlii?

Pohl's Cuphea

What is the growth habit of Cuphea pohlii?

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,

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