Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudosilene
ID:
630987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 105 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630319



Common Names

  • Cuphea Pseudosilene
  • False Silene Cuphea
  • False Silene


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea pergracilis O.C.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Parsonsia pseudosilene (Griseb.) Jenn. [unknown]

Description

Cuphea pseudosilene (also called False Silene, 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 pseudosilene 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 pseudosilene 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 pseudosilene is a tender perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cuphea pseudosilene

Cuphea pseudosilene can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Cuphea pseudosilene FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea pseudosilene?

Cuphea pseudosilene

What is the common name of Cuphea pseudosilene?

False Silene Cuphea

What is the growth habit of Cuphea pseudosilene?

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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