Brachistus

Brachistus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to tribe Physaleae of subfamily Solanoideae of the nightshade family,Solanaceae.

Its native range is Mexico to Central America.

Species:


 * Brachistus knappiae Mont.-Castro & Sousa-Peña
 * Brachistus nelsonii (Fernald) D'Arcy, J.L.Gentry & Averett
 * Brachistus stramoniifolius (Kunth) Miers