The scientific or taxonomic name would be Cuphea llavea.

perennial

Imanga Kaliangile has written:

'Plant and seed development in four Cuphea species' -- subject(s): Development, Oilseed plants, Cuphea

My Dalmations have been eating my specimen for over 10 years

Cuphea ignea (the cigarette plant - amongst other common names) normally needs quiet a high light intensity to be successfully grown - 6 to 8 hours directs sunlight per day. indoors it becomes elongated and sheds leaves