Incarvillea emodi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emodi
ID:
779327
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Royle ex Lindl.) Chatterjee
Source:
iplants
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 185 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778660
Common Names
- Incarvillea emodi
- Emodi Incarvillea
- Emodi Leaf Incarvillea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Incarvillea emodi (also called 'Emodi 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 emodi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of wood for furniture and other wood-based products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Incarvillea emodi is a bell-shaped, yellow-orange 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Incarvillea emodi 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 emodi
Incarvillea emodi can be found in China.
Incarvillea emodi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Incarvillea emodi?
Incarvillea emodi
What are the common names of Incarvillea emodi?
Himalayan Balsam, Indian Balsam
What is the natural habitat of Incarvillea emodi?
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Debabrata Chatterjee (1911-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chatterjee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109743-1: 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].