Cuphea aspera
Tropical Waxweed
Also known as: Parsonsia chapmanii A.Heller +1 more
- Parsonsia chapmanii A.Heller
- Parsonsia lythroides Small
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cuphea aspera (commonly known as Tropical Waxweed) is a herbaceous perennial within the Lythraceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Florida