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
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.
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 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
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].