Salpiglossis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Solanales |
Family: | Solanaceae |
Subfamily: | Cestroideae |
Tribe: | Salpiglossideae |
Genus: | Salpiglossis Ruiz & Pav. |
Species | |
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Salpiglossis /ˌsælpɪˈɡlɒsɪs/[1] is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the subfamily Cestroideae of family Solanaceae. It is closely related to the genus Reyesia, with which it makes up the tribe Salpiglossideae.[2][3] Species in the genus Salpiglossis are found in Mexico, Argentina and Chile.
The genus name Salpiglossis is a compound of the Greek words for "trumpet" σαλπινξ ( salpinx ) and "tongue" γλώσσα ( glossa ). The relatively large flowers of Salpiglossis sinuata ( the species in general cultivation ) are prettily veined and come in a pleasing range of colours. The species grows to an average height of 75 cm.
The following species are recognised in the genus Salpiglossis:[4]