🌿Native Nature

Cape gooseberry

Physalis peruviana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Solanales ›Family: Solanaceae ›Genus: Physalis

About

Physalis peruviana, a plant species of the genus Physalis, has its origin in the present day region of Chile and Peru. The plant and its fruit are commonly called Cape gooseberry, goldenberry or physalis, among numerous regional names. It has been cultivated in England since the late 18th century and in South Africa in the region of the Cape of Good Hope since at least the start of the 19th century. Widely introduced in the 20th...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cape gooseberry?
The scientific name of Cape gooseberry is Physalis peruviana.
What is the conservation status of Cape gooseberry?
The Cape gooseberry has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Cape gooseberry belong to?
Cape gooseberry belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Cape gooseberry belong to?
Cape gooseberry belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Cape gooseberry belong to?
Cape gooseberry belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Cape gooseberry belong to?
Cape gooseberry belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does Cape gooseberry belong to?
Cape gooseberry belongs to the family Solanaceae.
What genus does Cape gooseberry belong to?
Cape gooseberry belongs to the genus Physalis.