Cuphea lanceolata

Cuphea lanceolata
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 a 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

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  Plant of Cuphea lanceolata

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  Flowers of Cuphea lanceolata

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  Flower of Cuphea lanceolata

References

• Biolib
• Cuphea lanceolata

External links

• Daves Garden
• Rare Plants

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