*Cuphea hyssopifolia Kunth. Common name: False-heather, Mexican-heather. Habitat: Disturbed areas (frequently cultivated). Distribution: Native of the Neotropics.
Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics
Taxonomy Comments: See Franck et al. (2016) for additional information.
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl4, FNA10, K4, Meso4.1. Basionym: Cuphea hyssopifolia Kunth 1823 [1824]
Links to other floras: = Cuphea hyssopifolia - FNA10
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
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