Cuphea micropetala
Candycorn Plant, Cigarplant
Also known as: Cuphea apetala Koehne +4 more
- Cuphea apetala Koehne
- Cuphea eminens Planch. & Linden
- Cuphea jorullensis Hook.
- Cuphea micropetala var. hirtella Koehne
- Cuphea strumosa Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Cuphea micropetala (commonly known as Candycorn-Plant or Cigarplant) is a shrub within the Lythraceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest
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)
Jawa, Kenya, Lesser Sunda Is., Mauritius, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Northern Provinces, Sri Lanka, Trinidad-Tobago
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms