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University of the Philippines Baguio Herbarium
Cuphea carthagenensis

Cuphea carthagenensis (Jacq.) J.F.Macbr.  [Unverified Identification]


Family Lythraceae
Habit Herb/Shrub
Habitat Roadsides, stream banks, margin of swampy areas, low meadows, drainage lines, terrestrial
Special Notes Stems glandular-hirtellous, erect; fruits are contained inside the tubular flower base
Ethnobotanical Uses OTHERS: used as pesticide, helps reduce corn rootworm infestations when used in rotation;
Collected from Atok, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Pamela L. Cabanela

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