Salpichroa sp.
Family: Solanaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Salpichroa sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Solanaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Solanum: Salpichroa is a trailing vine with urn flowers; Solanum is typically upright with star flowers and yellow anther cone.; vs Cestrum: Salpichroa trails or climbs; Cestrum is an erect shrub.; vs Lycium: Salpichroa is a thornless vine; Lycium is a thorny upright shrub.; vs Chamaesaracha: Salpichroa is a climbing vine; Chamaesaracha is a low spreading herb with flat star flowers.; vs Physalis: Salpichroa has urn-shaped flowers on a vine; Physalis has open flowers and papery lantern around fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salpichroa sp. native to California?
No. Salpichroa sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Salpichroa sp. belong to?
Salpichroa sp. is in the Solanaceae family, genus Salpichroa.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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