Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
631006

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 455 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630338



Common Names

  • Cuphea Racemosa
  • Racemose Cuphea
  • Clustered Cuphea


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Synonyms

  • Lythrum racemosum L.f. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia racemosa (L.f.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea corymbifera Nees [unknown]
  • Cuphea fruticosa Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea fruticulosa Schrad. [unknown]
  • Cuphea nudiflora Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cuphea obtusifolia Koehne ex Bacig. [unknown]
  • Cuphea origanifolia Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea origanifolia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cuphea origanifolia minor Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea origanifolia sublanata A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea racemosa corymbifera (Nees) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea racemosa discolor Lourteig [unknown]
  • Cuphea racemosa divergens Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea racemosa extratropica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea racemosa grandifolia (Koehne) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea racemosa nudiflora (Koehne) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea racemosa parvifolia (Koehne) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea racemosa polysperma (Koehne) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea racemosa robusta (Koehne) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea racemosa tropica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata Cav. [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata corymbifera (Nees) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata extratropica Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata extratropica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata grandifolia Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata molliuscula A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata nudiflora Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata parvifolia Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata polysperma Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata racemosa (L.f.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata robusta Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata tropica Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea spicata tropica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea bonariensis Gillies ex Hook. [deprecated]
  • Cuphea racemosa racemosa [unknown]

Description

Cuphea racemosa (also called Clustered 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 racemosa 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 racemosa sub. longiflora (Koehne) Duré & Molero
Cuphea racemosa var. ramosior (Koehne) Duré & Molero
Cuphea racemosa var. palustris Lourteig

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cuphea racemosa 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 racemosa 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 racemosa

Cuphea racemosa can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Cuphea racemosa FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Cuphea racemosa?

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

What is the best way to propagate Cuphea racemosa?

Cuphea racemosa can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings.

How much sunlight does Cuphea racemosa need?

Cuphea racemosa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2748353: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.