Cuphea pinetorum
Cuphea pineatorum, commonly known as the pine-leaf cuphea, is a striking ornamental shrub valued for its delicate, needle-like foliage and vibrant blooms. Native to Mexico, this resilient plant thrives in sunny environments, offering unique aesthetic appeal and potential ethnobotanical interest due to its distinct morphological characteristics and hardy nature.
- Scientific name: Cuphea pinetorum
- Family: Lythraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Cuphea pineitorum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Myrtales. Finally, it is a member of the family Lythraceae 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, Cuphea pineatorum, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the pine-leaf cuphea, while in Spanish, it is commonly called cuphea de hoja de pino.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution that spans across different regions of Asia and North America. In the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted within the state of Assam. Moving to Mexico, the species is found extensively throughout several distinct territories. These Mexican locations include the Central, Gulf, Northwest, and Southwest regions of the country. Consequently, the geographical range of Cuphea pinetorum covers diverse ecological zones across these two major landmasses.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cuphea pinetorum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-epicatechin, kaempferol, tiliroside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tiliroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cuphea pinetorum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Giardia lamblia, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Giardia lamblia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |