 Species in the genus "Salpiglossis" are found in Mexicao, 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.