"Chinese Cuphea" typically refers to Cuphea hyssop folia, also known as Mexican Heather or False Heather. It's a small, evergreen shrub known for its delicate, profuse, and long-lasting purple, violet, or pink flowers. While it is native to Mexico and Guatemala, it has naturalized in various regions including parts of Asia, like China. 

Here's a more detailed look:

Appearance: It has small, narrow, green leaves and produces a profusion of small, delicate flowers in shades of purple, violet, or pink, sometimes appearing white. 

Growth: It's a compact, subshrub that typically grows to about 1.5 feet tall, making it suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. 

Climate: It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. 

Care: It's relatively low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and can handle a variety of conditions. 

Benefits: It attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. 

Uses: It's popular as an ornamental plant, in hedges, and even as a bonsai. 

Traditional uses: In some regions, it has been traditionally used for medicinal purposes, including treating high cholesterol and as a diuretic. 

Phenomenal Flowering Indoor Multi-Trunk Cuphea Bonsai with Purple Summer  Flowers

In the context of bonsai, Cuphea is sometimes called the "Chinese Blush Tree" due to its abundant pinkish-purple blossoms.