Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
varia
ID:
631192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne ex Bacig.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 95: 7 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630524



Common Names

  • Cuphea varia
  • Variegated Cuphea
  • Mexican Cigar Plant


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Description

Cuphea varia (also called Variable 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 varia 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 varia 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 varia 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 varia

Cuphea varia is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea varia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea varia?

Cuphea varia

What is the common name of Cuphea varia?

Variable Cuphea

What is the family of Cuphea varia?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2748525: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Adalbert Emil Koehne (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koehne' in the authors string.
Rimo Carlo Felice Bacigalupi (1901-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacig.' in the authors string.