Incarvillea delavayi
Incarvillea delavayi, the so‑called hardy gloxinia or flowering fern, is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae, native to western Sichuan and northwest Yunnan provinces of China.[1][2] The true Gloxinia are members of the Gesneriaceae,[3] while true ferns are flowerless plants which reproduce through spores.[4]
| Incarvillea delavayi | |
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| In southern Sweden in June | |
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| 'Snowtop' cultivar | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus: | Incarvillea |
| Species: | I. delavayi |
| Binomial name | |
| Incarvillea delavayi | |
A slug‑prone perennial with fern‑like leaves, it is hardy in USDA zones 5b through 7, and is recommended for borders and rock gardens in part shade to full sun.[5] The original species and a number of cultivars are commercially available, including 'Bees Pink' and 'Snowtop'.[2][6][7]
References
- "Incarvillea delavayi Bureau & Franch". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- "Incarvillea delavayi hardy gloxinia". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
Other common names; Chinese trumpet flower, flowering fern ... 27 suppliers
- "Gloxinia L'Hér". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- "Fern Reproduction". www.fs.fed.us. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- "Incarvillea delavayi". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- "Incarvillea delavayi 'Bees' Pink'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
Synonyms; Incarvillea mairei 'Bees' Pink' ... 4 suppliers
- "Incarvillea delavayi 'Snowtop'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
Synonyms; Incarvillea delavayi 'Alba', Incarvillea 'Snowcap' ... 19 suppliers
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