Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
potaninii
ID:
779347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batalin

Source:
iplants

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 11: 492 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778680

Common Names

  • Incarvillea potaninii
  • Potanin's Incarvillea
  • Potanin's Glory-of-the-Snow

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Description

Incarvillea potaninii (also called Potanin's Incarvillea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to China, Mongolia, and Russia. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Incarvillea potaninii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Incarvillea potaninii 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 potaninii 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 potaninii

Incarvillea potaninii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Incarvillea potaninii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Incarvillea potaninii?

Incarvillea potaninii

What are the common names of Incarvillea potaninii?

Potanin's Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Incarvillea potaninii?

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

Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin (1847-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batalin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109756-1: 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].