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Cuphea carthagenensis Synonyms: C. balsamonaCommon Name(s): Colombian waxweed Family: Lythraceae Growth Habit: Annual Invasiveness: Growing Days: Temperature:
Precipitation: Winter Minimum: Soil pH: Soil Texture/Type: Soil Drainage: Photoperiod Response: Light Intensity: Comments: Being domesticated. Hybrids of US C. viscossima and Mexican C. lanceolata are most promising. Genetic crossing under way to increase range of Cuphea. Likely grown in Midwest & northwestern US. Diseases: Crop not found in disease search. Uses: Fuel - petroleum sub., Medicinal - folklore Woodiness: Climate: Geographical Origin: Mexico, South America
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