Cuphea myrtifolia
Also known as: Cuphea beckiana Lourteig
- Cuphea beckiana Lourteig
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Cuphea myrtifolia is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Lythraceae family. Naturally occurring in 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
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central