Cuphea denticulata
Also known as: Cuphea multiflora G.Lodd. +4 more
- Cuphea multiflora G.Lodd.
- Cuphea parviflora Hook.
- Cuphea simsii Sweet
- Cuphea thesioides Humb. ex Koehne
- Cuphea trinitatis DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Originating in South America, Cuphea denticulata is a shrub belonging to the Lythraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam