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Incarvillea mairei

Incarvillea mairei (H.Lév.) Grierson
Incarvillea mairei
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Incarvillea mairei is a species in the Bignoniaceae family, native to South-Central China, Qinghai, and Tibet. It was first described in 1961 and belongs to the genus Incarvillea.

Description

Incarvillea mairei (H.Lév.) Grierson is a member of the Bignoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the bignonias or trumpet-vine family. This species is found in South-Central China, as well as in the regions of Qinghai and Tibet. The plant was formally published in 1961. It is part of the Incarvillea genus, which includes several climbing or trailing species native to Asia. The species is named after the French botanist and explorer Victor Maire, who contributed to the botanical exploration of the region.

Distribution

China South-Central · Qinghai · Tibet

Synonyms

Tecoma maireiIncarvillea racemosaIncarvillea grandiflora var. brevipesIncarvillea compacta var. brevipesIncarvillea mairei var. mairei

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