Cuphea pinetorum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Parsonsia pinetorum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Cuphea pineitorum is characterized by a growth form categorized as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than being aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic. Furthermore, the plant does not exhibit climbing habits such as a liana or vine, as it remains a self-supporting species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cuphea pinetorum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Epicatechin, Tiliroside, kaempferol.

(-)-Epicatechin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tiliroside

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

kaempferol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Cuphea pinetorum has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Giardia lamblia, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders.

Giardia lamblia

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Diarrhea

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gastrointestinal disorders

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology