- Cuphea lanceolata
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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.AitonCuphea lanceolata, also known as the Cigar Flower, is a annual herbaceous flowering plant in the genus Cuphea, belonging to the Lythraceae family.
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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.
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