Cuphea rhodocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodocalyx
ID:
631046
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lourteig
Source:
cmp
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 355 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630378
Common Names
- Cuphea Rhodocalyx
- Rose-Calyx Cuphea
- Rose-Cup Cuphea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cuphea rhodocalyx (also called Red-Calyx 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 rhodocalyx is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It has attractive, glossy green foliage and produces small, tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cuphea rhodocalyx has small, white flowers with yellow throats and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cuphea rhodocalyx 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 rhodocalyx
Cuphea rhodocalyx can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Cuphea rhodocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cuphea rhodocalyx?
Cuphea rhodocalyx
What is the common name of Cuphea rhodocalyx?
Pink-flowered Cuphea
What is the natural habitat of Cuphea rhodocalyx?
It is native to Mexico and Central America
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-2748390: Based on the initial data import
Alicia Lourteig (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourteig' in the authors string.