Incarvillea younghusbandii
Incarvillea younghusbandii, commonly known as the Himalayan Incarvillea, is a stunning perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped blue flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various folk medicines to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to respiratory issues.
- Scientific name: Incarvillea younghusbandii
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Incarvillea, with the specific species name being younghusbandii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Incarvillea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several high-altitude regions of Asia. Within China, it is found throughout the South-Central provinces. Its range also extends into the mountainous territories of Qinghai. Furthermore, the species is documented growing in the Tibet region. Finally, its presence reaches into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Activities
Incarvillea younghusbandii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Incarvillea younghusbandii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anemia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |