Cuphea glutinosa
Lavender Lady, Sticky Waxweed
Also known as: Cuphea thymoides Griseb. +1 more
- Cuphea thymoides Griseb.
- Parsonsia glutinosa (Cham. & Schltdl.) A.Heller
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Cuphea glutinosa (commonly known as Lavender-Lady or Sticky waxweed) is a shrub belonging to the Lythraceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Cuphea is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Paraguay, Uruguay
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Louisiana, Mauritius, Texas