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candycorn-plant

Cuphea micropetala

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About

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 (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Cuphea micropetala (candycorn-plant)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cigarrinha

Similar Species in Cuphea

Cuphea carthagenensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of candycorn-plant?

The scientific name of candycorn-plant is Cuphea micropetala. It belongs to the genus Cuphea.

Where does candycorn-plant live?

candycorn-plant 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 candycorn-plant belong to?

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

What kingdom does candycorn-plant belong to?

candycorn-plant (Cuphea micropetala) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of candycorn-plant?

The closest relatives of candycorn-plant in the genus Cuphea include Sticky waxweed, clammy cuphea, Cigar flower, Colombian waxweed, False heather.