Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utriculosa
ID:
631184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 222 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630516



Common Names

  • Cuphea utriculosa
  • Popcorn Plant
  • Mexican Heather


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Synonyms

  • Parsonsia utriculosa (Koehne) Standl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea gracilis Seem. [unknown]
  • Cuphea panamensis Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Cuphea utriculosa ciliifolia Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea utriculosa communis Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea utriculosa donnell-smithii Koehne [unknown]
  • Cuphea utriculosa panamensis (Hemsl.) Koehne [unknown]

Description

Cuphea utriculosa (also called Bladder Cuphea, 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 utriculosa 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphea utriculosa 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 utriculosa can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cuphea utriculosa

Cuphea utriculosa is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea utriculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea utriculosa?

Cuphea utriculosa

What is the common name of Cuphea utriculosa?

Bladder Cuphea

What is the family of Cuphea utriculosa?

Lythraceae

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,