Solandra maxima
Chalice Cup Vine
Also known as: Datura maxima Moc. & Sessé ex Dunal +4 more
- Datura maxima Moc. & Sessé ex Dunal
- Datura maxima Moc. & Sessé ex Moc. & Sessé
- Solandra hartwegii N.E.Br.
- Solandra hartwegii N.E.Br. ex C.F.Ball
- Solandra selerae Dammer ex Loes.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Solandra maxima (commonly known as Chalice Cup Vine) is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is., Cook Is., Ecuador, Fiji, Madeira, Mauritius, Norfolk Is., Spain, Vanuatu, Venezuela