Cuphea lanceolata

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.

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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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