Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
younghusbandii
ID:
781311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
iplants

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1907: 320 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780644

Common Names

  • Younghusbandii Incarvillea
  • Incarvillea Younghusbandii
  • Younghusbandii Incarvillea

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Description

Incarvillea younghusbandii (also called Younghusband's incarvillea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Incarvillea younghusbandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Incarvillea younghusbandii is pink and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Incarvillea younghusbandii can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is also possible to propagate Incarvillea younghusbandii by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Incarvillea younghusbandii

Incarvillea younghusbandii is native to the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Incarvillea younghusbandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Incarvillea younghusbandii?

Incarvillea younghusbandii

What is the common name of Incarvillea younghusbandii?

Younghusband's incarvillea

What is the native range of Incarvillea younghusbandii?

Central Asia

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

Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109765-1: 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].