Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stygialis
ID:
631141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lourteig

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 16: 222 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630473



Common Names

  • Stygialis Cuphea
  • Stygialis Cigar Plant
  • Stygialis Firecracker Plant


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Description

Cuphea stygialis (also called Stygia Cuphea, 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 stygialis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphea stygialis 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 stygialis is a shrub native to Mexico. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cuphea stygialis

Cuphea stygialis can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea stygialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea stygialis?

Cuphea stygialis

What is the common name of Cuphea stygialis?

Stygian False Heather

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea stygialis?

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-2748479: Based on the initial data import
Alicia Lourteig (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourteig' in the authors string.