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Peruvian groundcherry

Physalis peruviana

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (29 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Physalis peruviana (Peruvian groundcherry)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish capuchos

French Coqueret du Pérou

German Peruanische Blasenkirsche

Portuguese alquequenje-amarelo

Similar Species in Physalis

Physalis philadelphica

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perennial ground-cherry

Physalis virginiana

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Sharp-leaf Ground-cherry

Physalis heterophylla

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peruvian groundcherry?

The scientific name of Peruvian groundcherry is Physalis peruviana. It belongs to the genus Physalis.

Where does Peruvian groundcherry live?

Peruvian groundcherry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (29 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Algeria, Angola, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi.

What family does Peruvian groundcherry belong to?

Peruvian groundcherry (Physalis peruviana) belongs to the genus Physalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Peruvian groundcherry belong to?

Peruvian groundcherry (Physalis peruviana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Peruvian groundcherry?

The closest relatives of Peruvian groundcherry in the genus Physalis include Common Ground-Cherry, grape ground-cherry, Husk-Tomato, perennial ground-cherry, Sharp-leaf Ground-cherry.