Mexican false heather
Cuphea hyssopifolia

Family: Lythraceae

What it is like

A herb.

It has medicinal properties. It is rich in antioxidants.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hawaii, Honduras, Indonesia, Malaysia, Marianas, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Puerto Rico, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, Winward Is.

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Elfin herb

Synonyms

Cuphea tivularis Seem.; Cuphea sunubana Lourteig; Parsonsia hyssopifolia (Kunth) Standl.;