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red cyphomeris
Scientific Name: Cyphomeris gypsophiloides
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyphomeris gypsophiloides - Red Cyphomeris
Cyphomeris gypsophiloides, commonly known as red cyphomeris, is a perennial subshrub or forb belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family (Four-o'clock Family).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyphomeris gypsophiloides (M. Martens & Galeotti) Standl.
- Common Name: Red Cyphomeris
- Family: Nyctaginaceae (Four-o'clock Family)
- Synonym: Boerhavia gypsophiloides
- Taxonomic Serial No.: 19592 (Integrated Taxonomic Information System - ITIS)
Distribution and Habitat
Cyphomeris gypsophiloides is found in regions such as New Mexico (NM) and Texas (TX) in the United States, Honduras, and Mexico. Discover Life provides additional information about its distribution.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a perennial subshrub or forb/herb.
- The perianths (the outer part of the flower) are deep pink to red-violet, measuring 7-10 mm.
- It features pink flowers that bloom from mid-summer to mid-fall.
Interactions with Other Organisms
Cyphomeris is mentioned as being a mycorrhizal species.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyphomeris gypsophiloides.
- Dave's Garden: A community forum where users share tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.
- iNaturalist: A platform for sharing observations of the natural world.
Quirky Facts
- The genus name Cyphomeris is sometimes misspelled as "Cifomeris" or "Cyphomeris grysophiloides."