Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
watsonii
ID:
631212

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.E.Jones

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Contr. W. Bot. 18: 50 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630544



Common Names

  • Cuphea Watsonii
  • Mexican Heather
  • False Heather


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Synonyms

  • Parsonsia watsonii (M.E.Jones) M.E.Jones [unknown]

Description

Cuphea watsonii (also called Watson's 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 watsonii 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 watsonii has bright pink flowers with yellow throats and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphea watsonii is a perennial shrub that grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of new growth and placed in moist soil or a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright area until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cuphea watsonii

Cuphea watsonii is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Cuphea watsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea watsonii?

Cuphea watsonii

What is the common name of Cuphea watsonii?

Watson's Cuphea

What is the family of Cuphea watsonii?

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-2748544: Based on the initial data import
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.