Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riparia
ID:
631051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman & O.C.Schmidt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 106 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630383



Common Names

  • Cuphea Riparia
  • Riparian Cuphea
  • Riverbank Cuphea


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea riparia 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

The flower of Cuphea riparia is a small, tubular, white or pinkish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea riparia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, shaded area and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a warm, moist, shaded area.

Where to Find Cuphea riparia

Cuphea riparia can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea riparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea riparia?

Cuphea riparia

What is the common name of Cuphea riparia?

Riparian Cuphea

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea riparia?

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-2748395: Based on the initial data import
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Otto Christian Schmidt (1900-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.C.Schmidt' in the authors string.