No images found for this plant ID: 5872.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "5872" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
paintedtongue
Scientific Name: Bouchetia erecta
Family: Solanaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Painted Tongue (Salpiglossis sinuata)
The Painted Tongue, scientifically known as Salpiglossis sinuata, is a dazzling annual flower that can add a unique touch to your garden. Also known as velvet trumpet flower or scalloped tube tongue, this plant boasts trumpet-shaped blooms in a variety of colors, sometimes displaying multiple colors on a single plant.
Considerations for Pets and Children
Salpiglossis sinuata is a member of the Solanaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Salpiglossis sinuata
- Common Names: Painted Tongue, Velvet Trumpet Flower, Scalloped Tube Tongue
- Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Distribution and Habitat
Salpiglossis sinuata is native to southern Chile.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Upright annual with trumpet-shaped, petunia-like blooms.
- Lance-shaped leaves.
Quirky Facts
- Painted Tongue was a popular cutting flower in Victorian times.
- It is related to tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant through its membership in the Solanaceae family.
- The plant was introduced in 1824 as a spectacular Chilean relative of the petunia.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- HowStuffWorks: Provides information on growing, propagating, and using Salpiglossis.