Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spermacoce
ID:
631104

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 114 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630436



Common Names

  • Spermacoce Cuphea
  • Spermacoce Cigar Plant
  • Spermacoce Firecracker Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea acuta Pohl ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea crulsiana Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea excoriata Mart. ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea pohliana Mart. ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea polymorphoides Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea quadrifolia Pohl ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea remotifolia Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea spermacoce angustata Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea spermacoce elongata Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea trifoliata Pohl ex Koehne [unknown]

Description

Cuphea spermacoce (also called Button-Willow, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and wide. It has small, oval leaves and produces white, pink, or lavender flowers in summer. Native to Mexico, it is often found in gardens, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea spermacoce 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuphea spermacoce var. arguta T.B.Cavalc. & S.A.Graham
Cuphea spermacoce var. erectifolia (Koehne) T.B.Cavalc. & S.A.Graham

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphea spermacoce has small, white tubular flowers with yellow and purple spots. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea spermacoce is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cuphea spermacoce

Cuphea spermacoce can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea spermacoce FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea spermacoce?

Cuphea spermacoce

What is the common name of Cuphea spermacoce?

Spermacoce False Heather

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea spermacoce?

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,

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