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cigarrinha

Cuphea micropetala

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The candycorn-plant (Cuphea micropetala) is a species in the genus Cuphea. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Mauritius, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Cuphea micropetala (cigarrinha)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cigarrinha

Similar Species in Cuphea

flor-de-santo-antônio

Cuphea carthagenensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cigarrinha?

The scientific name of cigarrinha is Cuphea micropetala. It belongs to the genus Cuphea.

Where does cigarrinha live?

cigarrinha is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Mauritius, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Congo (DRC), India, Mauritius, South Africa, Taiwan.

What family does cigarrinha belong to?

cigarrinha (Cuphea micropetala) belongs to the genus Cuphea, which is part of the taxonomic family Lythraceae.

What kingdom does cigarrinha belong to?

cigarrinha (Cuphea micropetala) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cigarrinha?

The closest relatives of cigarrinha in the genus Cuphea include cufeia, flor-de-santo-antônio, sete-sangrias, Sticky waxweed, clammy cuphea.