Cuphea lanceolata

Cuphea lanceolata
Flower of Cuphea lanceolata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Cuphea
Species:
C. lanceolata
Binomial name
Cuphea lanceolata

Cuphea lanceolata, also known as the cigar flower, is an annual herbaceous flowering plant in the genus Cuphea of the family Lythraceae.

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.

  • Plant of Cuphea lanceolata
    Plant of Cuphea lanceolata
  • Flowers of Cuphea lanceolata
    Flowers of Cuphea lanceolata
  • Flower of Cuphea lanceolata
    Flower of Cuphea lanceolata
  • Plants of Cuphea lanceolata
    Plants of Cuphea lanceolata

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