Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Bat-faced Cuphea |
| Scientific Name | Cuphea llavea |
| Main Color | Red |
| Plant Type |  Shrub |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Month Found | Sep |
| Image | Cuphea-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Kingston Lacy |
| Country Found | UK |
Flower Details
Description
Cuphea llavea is a small, bushy perennial plant known for its distinctive flowers that resemble a bat's face, with a deep red "face" and purple "ears." It typically grows up to 60 cm tall and has bright green, lance-shaped leaves. The plant blooms profusely from late spring to autumn, attracting pollinators like hummingbirds and bees.
Distribution
Native to Mexico, Cuphea llavea thrives in warm climates and is often cultivated in gardens in the southern United States and other temperate regions.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.
Human Toxicity
Non_ToxicNon Toxic - no known adverse effects on humans.
Pet Toxicity
Non Toxic - safe for common household pets such as cats and dogs.
Active Compounds
None known.