Incarvillea sinensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
779351
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 243 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778684
Common Names
- Incarvillea sinensis
- Chinese Incarvillea
- Chinese Glory-of-the-Snow
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Incarvillea sinensis (also called Chinese Incarvillea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to China, Mongolia, and Russia. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Incarvillea sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Incarvillea sinensis is a yellow-orange bell-shaped flower with a red center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few small leaves.
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Incarvillea sinensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Incarvillea sinensis
Incarvillea sinensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Incarvillea sinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Incarvillea sinensis?
Incarvillea sinensis
What are the common names of Incarvillea sinensis?
Chinese Balsam
What is the natural habitat of Incarvillea sinensis?
It is found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan
Species in the Incarvillea genus
Incarvillea altissima, Incarvillea compacta, Incarvillea delavayi, Incarvillea diffusa, Incarvillea emodi, Incarvillea forrestii, Incarvillea himalayensis, Incarvillea lutea, Incarvillea mairei, Incarvillea olgae, Incarvillea potaninii, Incarvillea semiretschenskia, Incarvillea sinensis, Incarvillea zhongdianensis, Incarvillea beresowskii, Incarvillea younghusbandii, Incarvillea dissectifolia, Incarvillea uniflora,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109760-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].