Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weddelliana
ID:
631213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 4: 402 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630545



Common Names

  • Cuphea Weddelliana
  • Weddell's Cuphea
  • Tropical Waxweed


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Description

Cuphea weddelliana (also called Weddell'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 weddelliana 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 weddelliana has small, white 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 weddelliana is a small shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Cuphea weddelliana

Cuphea weddelliana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrublands.

Cuphea weddelliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphea weddelliana?

Cuphea weddelliana

What is the common name of Cuphea weddelliana?

Weddell's Cuphea

What is the family of Cuphea weddelliana?

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,