Salpiglossis

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.

Salpiglossis
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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Taxonomy

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]

• Salpiglossis arniatera (B.L.Rob.) D'Arcy
• Salpiglossis sinuata Ruiz & Pav.
• Salpiglossis spinescens Clos