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Uses

Toxic parts

One report suggests that the plant might be slightly toxic[1].

Edible uses

Notes

Leaves and young shoots - cooked. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails[1]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Leaves

Material uses

There are no material uses listed for Incarvillea delavayi.

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

There are no medicinal uses listed for Incarvillea delavayi.

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow autumn or spring in a greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. Grow on for at least their first winter in a greenhouse and plant out into their permanent positions in spring after the last expected frosts. Division with care in early spring or autumn.

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Cultivation

Easily grown in a deep sandy but rich soil in full sun[2][3]. Plants grow better if given some shade around midday[3]. Prefers a well-drained calcareous or neutral soil[4] and is drought tolerant when established[5]. Another report says that it dislikes dry summer soils[3]. Dislikes winter wet[3]. Prefers a sheltered position[4].

Plants are hardy to about -15°c, tolerating even lower temperatures if the roots are well mulched, preferably with dry bracken[6][2][3]. The crown of the plant requires protection from slugs in the winter[2]. A very ornamental plant, it usually takes about 3 - 4 years to come into flower from seed[4]. This species is often confused in cultivation with I. mairei[4].

Plants are intolerant of root disturbance, it is best to place them in their permanent positions whilst small[3]. The plants will often sulk for several years if they are divided[4].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Incarvillea delavayi. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Incarvillea delavayi.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Incarvillea delavayi
Genus
Incarvillea
Family
Bignoniaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
Medicinal uses
Material uses & Functions
Botanic
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
6
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil PH
Soil Texture
Soil Water Retention
Environmental Tolerances
  • Drought
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
?
Herbaceous or Woody
?
Life Cycle
Growth Rate
?
Mature Size
Fertility
?
Pollinators
?
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type

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References

  1. ? 1.01.11.2 Reid. B. E. Famine Foods of the Chiu-Huang Pen-ts'ao. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre (1977-00-00)
  2. ? 2.02.12.2 Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Perennials Volumes 1 and 2. Pan Books ISBN 0-330-30936-9 (1991-00-00)
  3. ? 3.03.13.23.33.43.53.6 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
  4. ? 4.04.14.24.34.4 Matthews. V. The New Plantsman. Volume 1, 1994. Royal Horticultural Society ISBN 1352-4186 (1994-00-00)
  5. ? Chatto. B. The Dry Garden. Dent ISBN 0460045512 (1982-00-00)
  6. ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
  7. ? [Flora of China] (1994-00-00)

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