Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
forrestii
ID:
779329

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Fletcher

Source:
iplants

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 18: 310 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778662

Common Names

  • Incarvillea forrestii
  • Forrestii Incarvillea
  • Forrestii Leaf Incarvillea

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Description

Incarvillea forrestii (also called 'Forrest's 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 forrestii 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 forrestii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Incarvillea forrestii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to plant in the spring or fall and to water regularly until established.

Where to Find Incarvillea forrestii

Incarvillea forrestii can be found in China.

Incarvillea forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Incarvillea forrestii?

Incarvillea forrestii

What are the common names of Incarvillea forrestii?

Forrest's Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Incarvillea forrestii?

It is found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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

Harold Roy Fletcher (1907-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Fletcher' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109745-1: 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].