Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polymorpha
ID:
630972

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 103 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630304



Common Names

  • Cuphea Polymorpha
  • Many-Form Cuphea
  • Mexican Waxweed


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea polymorpha oxicoccos A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea polymorpha phyllireoides A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea polymorpha prostrata A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea polymorpha vincoides A.St.-Hil. [unknown]

Description

Cuphea polymorpha (also called False 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, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea polymorpha is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It has bright green foliage and produces small, tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and light levels. It is often used as a border plant or as a ground cover in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuphea polymorpha 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 polymorpha 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 polymorpha

Cuphea polymorpha can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Cuphea polymorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea polymorpha?

Cuphea polymorpha

What is the common name of Cuphea polymorpha?

Many-shaped Cuphea

What is the growth habit of Cuphea polymorpha?

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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