Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thymoides
ID:
631159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 2: 368 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630491



Common Names

  • Thymoides Cuphea
  • Thymoides Cigar Plant
  • Thymoides Firecracker Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cuphea hypericoides Pohl ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea thymoides argentina A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea thymoides levis A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cuphea thymoides pseudoerica A.St.-Hil. [unknown]

Description

Cuphea thymoides (also called False Heather, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphea thymoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuphea thymoides var. satureioides A.St.-Hil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphea thymoides 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 thymoides 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 thymoides

Cuphea thymoides is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea thymoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea thymoides?

Cuphea thymoides

What is the common name of Cuphea thymoides?

Thyme-leaved Cuphea

What is the natural habitat of Cuphea thymoides?

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-2748496: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.