See text Salpiglossis /ˌsælpɪˈɡlɒsɪs/[1] is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the subfamily Cestroideae of family Solanaceae.
[2][3] Species in the genus Salpiglossis are found in Mexico, Argentina and Chile.
The genus name Salpiglossis is a compound of the Greek words for "trumpet" σαλπινξ ( salpinx ) and "tongue" γλώσσα ( glossa ).
The relatively large flowers of Salpiglossis sinuata ( the species in general cultivation ) are prettily veined and come in a pleasing range of colours.
The following species are recognised in the genus Salpiglossis:[4] This Solanales article is a stub.