Cuphea aspera
About
Cuphea aspera is a species of flowering plant in the loosestrife family known by the common names tropical waxweed, Chapman's waxweed, and Apalachicola waxweed. It is endemic to Florida in the United States, where it is limited to Gulf and Franklin Counties on the central Florida Panhandle. It has likely been extirpated from Calhoun County.
- Family
- Lythraceae
How to use it
Tropical waxweed can be used in gardens to attract pollinators, enhancing the biodiversity of your outdoor space. Its vibrant flowers not only add beauty but also support local wildlife, making it an excellent choice for eco-friendly gardening.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cuphea aspera
- Slug
- cuphea-aspera
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Genus
- Cuphea
- Species
- aspera
- Wikidata QID
- Q5194461
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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