Incarvillea mairei
Incarvillea mairei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Incarvillea mairei, scientifically known as Incarvillea mairei, is a striking perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of China. Renowned for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its potential therapeutic properties, offering a unique blend of botanical beauty and pharmacological interest.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Incarvillea maireiDistribution
This plant, Incarvillea mairei, exhibits a specific geographical range within the diverse landscapes of East Asia. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within several key regions of China. Specifically, it can be found growing across the South-Central parts of the country. The species also extends its presence into the high-altitude areas of the Qinghai province. Furthermore, it is documented to inhabit the expansive plateau of Tibet.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Qinghai |
| China | Tibet |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Incarvillea mairei is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a life form that dictates its survival strategy through the protection of its perennating buds at or just below the soil surface during unfavorable seasons. As a hemicryptophyte, the plant utilizes this physiological positioning to withstand environmental stressors, ensuring that its regenerative tissues remain shielded while the above-ground biomass may perish. This growth habit allows the species to navigate seasonal fluctuations effectively, transitioning between periods of active vegetative growth and dormant phases. By maintaining its life cycle through these semi-subterranean buds, Incarvillea mairei secures its ability to re-emerge and continue its reproductive cycle once favorable conditions return.
- Life form :
- hemicryptophyte
Morphology
The morphology of Incarvillea mairei is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to ascend through mechanical support without being strictly reliant on host structures for stability. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic tendencies toward other plants, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than growing as an epiphyte.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Incarvillea mairei has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Preparations
Incarvillea mairei has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanolic extract
- Journal of Asian natural products research