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
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.
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 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: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].