Cuphea ignea
Cuphea ignea, commonly known as Firecracker Plant, is a vibrant ornamental shrub prized for its striking, flame-like red blossoms. Beyond its aesthetic appeal in tropical gardens, this species holds significance in traditional herbal practices. Its unique botanical properties offer intriguing potential for exploring various medicinal and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Cuphea ignea
- Family: Lythraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Cuphea ignea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Myrtales. Finally, it is a member of the Lythraceae family and falls under the genus Cuphea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Lythraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cuphea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cuphea ignea, is recognized by various local names across different languages and regions. In Swedish, it is referred to as Cigarettglöd, while in Arabic, it is called كوفيا نارية. In Croatian, the common name is Cigareta cvijet, and in Chinese, it is identified as 火红萼距花, though in Taiwan, the traditional name 雪茄花 is frequently used.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Cigarettglöd | Wikidata |
| ar | كوفيا نارية | Wikidata |
| zh | 火红萼距花 | Wikidata |
| hr | Cigareta cvijet | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雪茄花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 火红萼距花 | Wikidata |
| id | Bunga cerutu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-reaching geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the globe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted in Great Britain. It is also found in the Western Indian Ocean, specifically on the island of Réunion. Within the Malesia region, the species is distributed across both Jawa and Malaya. Finally, its range extends to the North-Central Pacific, where it grows in Hawaii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
Activities
Cuphea ignea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |