Incarvillea compacta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
779315
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 27: 521 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778648
Common Names
- Incarvillea compacta
- Compacta Incarvillea
- Compacta Leaf Incarvillea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Incarvillea compacta (also called 'Compact 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 compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Incarvillea compacta has bright yellow flowers that are bell-shaped and measure around 3 cm long. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Incarvillea compacta is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Incarvillea compacta
Incarvillea compacta can be found in China.
Incarvillea compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Incarvillea compacta?
Incarvillea compacta
What is the family of Incarvillea compacta?
Bignoniaceae
Where is Incarvillea compacta found?
Central and South America
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
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109738-1: 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].