Physalis longifolia
Family Solanaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Perennial Ground Cherry |
| Synonyms | Physalis macrophysa Rydb.; Physalis pumila var. sonorae Torr.; Physalis virginiana f. macrophysa (Rydb.) Waterf.; Physalis virginiana Mill.; Physalis virginiana Mill. f. virginina; Physalis virginiana Mill. var. virginiana; Physalis virginiana var. sonorae (Torr.) Waterf. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.5 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Decade of introduction | 1900 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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