Jaltomata procumbens
Creeping False Holly
Also known as: Atropa plicata Roth +16 more
- Atropa plicata Roth
- Atropa procumbens Cav.
- Bellinia procumbens (Cav.) Roem. & Schult.
- Jaltomata edulis Schltdl.
- Physalis allogona Dunal
- Physalis jaltomata Schltdl.
- Saracha alata Dunal
- Saracha allogona (Bernh.) Schltdl.
- Saracha caracasana Bitter
- Saracha conspersa Miers
- Saracha diffusa Miers
- Saracha edulis (Schltdl.) Thell.
- Saracha glabrata Miers
- Saracha jaltomata Schltdl.
- Saracha laxa Miers
- Saracha microsperma Bitter
- Saracha miersii A.DC.Dunal
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Jaltomata procumbens (commonly known as Creeping False Holly) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Solanaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Peru, 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)
Germany, Jawa, Maryland