Incarvillea altissima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissima
ID:
779310
Status:
valid
Authors:
Forrest
Source:
iplants
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 13: 164 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778643
Common Names
- Incarvillea altissima
- Altissima Incarvillea
- Altissima Leaf Incarvillea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Incarvillea altissima (also called 'Tall Incarvillea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and its leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Incarvillea altissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Incarvillea altissima has bright yellow flowers that are bell-shaped and measure around 3 cm long. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Incarvillea altissima is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Incarvillea altissima
Incarvillea altissima can be found in China, India, and Nepal.
Incarvillea altissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Incarvillea altissima?
Incarvillea altissima
What is the family of Incarvillea altissima?
Bignoniaceae
Where is Incarvillea altissima found?
Central and South America
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
George Forrest (1873-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forrest' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109730-1: 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].