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Salpichroa origanifolia

Basic information
Scientific name Salpichroa origanifolia

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ハコベホオズキ
Major synonym Salpichroa rhomboidea
Common names
Higher taxon Solanaceae, Solanales, Magnoliopsida, Magnoliophyta
Natural range S Ameriica
Habitat Urban area, harbor, etc.
Invasion information
Range in Japan Central to Western Honshu Island. The photo was taken in Ise, Mie Pref. Range in Japan
Origin Unknown.
Date 1885-1900
Route Escape from botanical garden.
Impact Unknown.
Regulation in Japan The Plant Protection Act prohibits import of Solanaceae plants from some countries.
Introduced range in other countries Unknown.
Reference Notes
  • Osada (1976) Colored Illustrations of Naturalized Plants of Japan. Hoikusha, Osaka.
  • etc.