Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Myrtales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Cuphea P.Browne
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Cuphea ignea A.DC.
Vernacular Name(s):
Cigar flower; Firecracker plant; Pua kika
 Biostatus
Exotic
 Bibliography
Heenan, P.B.; de Lange, P.J.; Cameron, E.K.; Champion, P.D. 2002: Checklist of dicotyledons, gymnosperms, and pteridophytes naturalised or casual in New Zealand: additional records 1999–2000. New Zealand Journal of Botany 40(2): 155–174.