Physalis pruinosa
Strawberry Tomato
Also known as: Physalis cordifolia Dunal +3 more
- Physalis cordifolia Dunal
- Physalis maxima Mill.
- Physalis nicandroides var. attenuata Waterf.
- Physalis viscida Ridl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Physalis pruinosa (commonly known as Strawberry Tomato) is an annual within the Solanaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Venezuela
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)
Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, India, Ogasawara-shoto
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms