Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Deng & Chang Y.Xia
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 528: 54 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027488
Common Names
- Incarvillea uniflora
- Uniflora's Incarvillea
- Uniflora Incarvillea
Description
Incarvillea uniflora (also called Chinese trumpet flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, India, and Nepal. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, forests, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Incarvillea uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Incarvillea uniflora is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are long and narrow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Incarvillea uniflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Incarvillea uniflora
Incarvillea uniflora is native to China.
Incarvillea uniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Incarvillea uniflora?
Incarvillea uniflora
What is the common name of Incarvillea uniflora?
Incarvillea uniflora
What is the family of Incarvillea uniflora?
Bignoniaceae
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:77234431-1: 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].