Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
631152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 254 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630484



Common Names

  • Tenuissima Cuphea
  • Tenuissima Cigar Plant
  • Tenuissima Firecracker Plant


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Description

Cuphea tenuissima (also called Slender 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 tenuissima is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create hedges and borders. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphea tenuissima 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 tenuissima 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 tenuissima

Cuphea tenuissima is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea tenuissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea tenuissima?

Cuphea tenuissima

What is the common name of Cuphea tenuissima?

Slender Cuphea

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea tenuissima?

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,