Cuphea lanceolata
Cuphea lanceolata | |
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Flower of Cuphea lanceolata | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Lythraceae |
Genus: | Cuphea |
Species: | C. lanceolata |
Binomial name | |
Cuphea lanceolata W.T.Aiton | |
Cuphea lanceolata, also known as the Cigar Flower, is an annual herbaceous flowering plant in the genus Cuphea, belonging to the Lythraceae family.
Description
Cuphea lanceolata reaches on average a height of 45–60 centimetres (18–24 in). It has a branched stem with opposite, narrow, up to 7 cm long leaves. The flowers are tubular, dark-lilac or cherry-red, with six petals. The two upper petals are large and ear-shaped, while the others are quite small. The flowering period extends from June through August. The fruit is a capsule.
Distribution
This species is native to North and Central Mexico.
Habitat
This tropical plant prefers hot, humid weather and rich, well drained soils in full sun.
Gallery
- Plant of Cuphea lanceolata
- Flowers of Cuphea lanceolata
- Flower of Cuphea lanceolata
- Plants of Cuphea lanceolata
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