Cuphea melanium
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cuphea melanium is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lythraceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Cuphea is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti