Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
zhongdianensis
ID:
779356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grey-Wilson

Source:
iplants

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
New Plantsman 5: 96 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778689

Common Names

  • Incarvillea zhongdianensis
  • Zhongdian Incarvillea
  • Zhongdian Glory-of-the-Snow

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Description

Incarvillea zhongdianensis (also called Zhongdian Incarvillea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to China, where it is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Incarvillea zhongdianensis has been used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Incarvillea zhongdianensis 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 zhongdianensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Incarvillea zhongdianensis

Incarvillea zhongdianensis can be found in the Yunnan province of China.

Incarvillea zhongdianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Incarvillea zhongdianensis?

Incarvillea zhongdianensis

What are the common names of Incarvillea zhongdianensis?

Zhongdian Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Incarvillea zhongdianensis?

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

Christopher Grey-Wilson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grey-Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1001789-1: 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].