Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Cuphea P.Browne [633]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Lythraceae

family_ja: ミソハギ

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description_en: Genus of more than 250 species of annuals, short-lived, sometimes sub-shrubby, evergreen perennials, and ever-green shrubs, from woodland clearings and pasture in S.E. USA, Mexico, and subtropical and tropical Central and South America. Many species have sticky, glandular hairs. Mainly opposite, ovate to lance-shaped, entire or slightly toothed leaves are mid- to dark green. Irregularly shaped, tubular flowers are borne singly or in often leafy racemes or panicles. In frost-prone areas, grow as houseplants or in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory, or use as annuals and grow in a summer bedding or annual border. In warmer climates, grow in a shrub border or bed.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in early spring, or in situ in late spring. Divide, or root softwood cuttings of perennials with bottom heat, in late spring.

pests_en: Susceptible to aphids and whiteflies.

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comment: America

comment_ja: タバコソウ，ベニチョウジ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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