Cuphea micropetala

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Cuphea micropetala is a species within the Cuphea genus, which comprises over 200 species of herbs and shrubs primarily found in tropical America. This particular species, native to Mexico and Central America, is cultivated for its ornamental flowers. Cuphea micropetala can grow between 30 to 120 cm tall and features oblong leaves. Its tubular flowers are yellow, with a scarlet hue near the base. The Cuphea genus belongs to the Lythraceae family. It is important to note that "Mexican fire plant" can also refer to other plants, such as Poinsettia heterophylla.12

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C. micropetala grows 30–120 cm tall, with oblong leaves; its tubular yellow flowers are scarlet near the base. C. platycentra (sometimes C. ignea), commonly called the cigar flower, grows 20–37 cm tall and has lance-shaped leaves. The tubular flowers are reddish, with a dark ring…
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C. micropetala grows 30–120 cm tall, with oblong leaves; its tubular yellow flowers are scarlet near the base. C. platycentra (sometimes C. ignea), commonly called the cigar flower, grows 20–37 cm tall and has lance-shaped leaves. The tubular flowers are reddish, with a dark ring…
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