Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
630996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moric.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nouv. Amér. : 168 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630328



Common Names

  • Cuphea Pulchra
  • Beautiful Cuphea
  • Pretty Cuphea


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea coccinea Mart. ex Koehne [unknown]

Description

Cuphea pulchra (also called Beautiful Cuphea, 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, purple flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea pulchra 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuphea pulchra var. corollata T.B.Cavalc. & S.A.Graham

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuphea pulchra 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 pulchra 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 pulchra

Cuphea pulchra can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Cuphea pulchra FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Cuphea pulchra?

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

What is the best way to propagate Cuphea pulchra?

Cuphea pulchra can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings.

How much sunlight does Cuphea pulchra need?

Cuphea pulchra 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,

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