Cuphea utriculosa Koehne

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General Information

Cuphea utriculosa is a much-banched, evergreen shrub; it can grow 15 - 70cm tall.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.

Range

C. America - Panama to Mexico

Habitat

On rocks in streams, margins of streams, high evergreen jungles.

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	0.45 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Species in this genus generally prefer a position in full sun, but are tolerant of partial shade. They generally grow best in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils
The seed of Cuphea species is generally a good source of medium length fatty acids, which have a range of industrial and cosmetic applications and can also be used in foods[

Several species are being trialled as seed oil crops in temperate zone countries, though they are unlikely to become a commercial crop in the tropics simply because it is so much easier to grow oil crops such as palm oil (Elaeis species) and coconut (Cocos nucifera).

Cuphea utriculosa - Useful Tropical Plants (theferns.info)

 

Cuphea utriculosa Koehne | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science

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