Cuphea carthagenensis (Jacq.) J.F. Macbr.

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National Distribution:
United States

Origin: Exotic

Regularity: Regularly occurring

Currently: Unknown/Undetermined

Confidence: Confident

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Chemistry:

Contains flavone pigments.

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Rights holder/AuthorSmithsonian Institution, Robert A. DeFilipps, Shirley L. Maina, Juliette Crepin, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Department of Botany
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Statistics of barcoding coverage: Cuphea carthagenensis:

Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 4
Species With Barcodes: 1

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National NatureServe Conservation Status:
United States

Rounded National Status Rank: NNA - Not Applicable

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NatureServe Conservation Status:

Rounded Global Status Rank: G5 - Secure

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Stem and Leaf: Macerated in rum and rubbed onto sprains. Leaf: Infusion used to treat colds and chills.

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Common Names:

French: jean gaiac. FG Creole: radie raide.

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Rights holder/AuthorSmithsonian Institution, Robert A. DeFilipps, Shirley L. Maina, Juliette Crepin, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Department of Botany
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