Status:
valid
Authors:
Bhaskar & Sringesh
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taxon. Monogr. Impatiens W. Ghats : 118 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333712
Common Names
- Aadishankarii Impatiens
- Impatiens Aadishankarii
- Impatiens aadishankarii
Description
Impatiens aadishankarii (also called 'Aadishankari Impatiens', among many other common names) is a species of plant native to India. It is a small herbaceous plant with a single, fleshy, oblong stem. The leaves are long and narrow, and the inflorescence is a single, erect flower with a white lip and yellow sepals and petals.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens aadishankarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens aadishankarii has small, white, five-petaled flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers are followed by small, round, flattened fruits containing several seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are ovate with a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens aadishankarii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Impatiens aadishankarii
Impatiens aadishankarii can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Impatiens aadishankarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens aadishankarii?
Impatiens aadishankarii
What type of plant is Impatiens aadishankarii?
Impatiens aadishankarii is a species of flowering plant in the Balsaminaceae family.
Where is Impatiens aadishankarii found?
Impatiens aadishankarii is found in India.
Species in the Impatiens genus
Impatiens clavata,
Impatiens pacifica,
Impatiens academiae-moguntiae,
Impatiens ambahatrensis,
Impatiens ambanizanensis,
Impatiens ampokafoensis,
Impatiens andapensis,
Impatiens ankaranensis,
Impatiens bardotiae,
Impatiens barthlottii,
Impatiens befiananensis,
Impatiens betsomangae,
Impatiens carlsoniae,
Impatiens druartii,
Impatiens fianarantsoae,
Impatiens georgei-schatzii,
Impatiens guillaumetii,
Impatiens haingosonii,
Impatiens laurentii,
Impatiens maevae,
Impatiens mahalevonensis,
Impatiens mamyi,
Impatiens messmerae,
Impatiens nanatonanensis,
Impatiens nguruensis,
Impatiens nicolliae,
Impatiens nidus-apis,
Impatiens nomenyae,
Impatiens nosymangabensis,
Impatiens nusbaumeri,
Impatiens pachycaulon,
Impatiens paranyi,
Impatiens rakotomalazana,
Impatiens rapanarivoi,
Impatiens razanatsoa-charlei,
Impatiens rupestris,
Impatiens salifii,
Impatiens saolana,
Impatiens scenarioi,
Impatiens tafononensis,
Impatiens tsararavina,
Impatiens tsingycola,
Impatiens volatianae,
Impatiens acaulis,
Impatiens acehensis,
Impatiens agumbeana,
Impatiens ahernii,
Impatiens alboflava,
Impatiens alborosea,
Impatiens aliciae,
Species in the Balsaminaceae family
Hydrocera triflora,
Impatiens clavata,
Impatiens pacifica,
Impatiens academiae-moguntiae,
Impatiens ambahatrensis,
Impatiens ambanizanensis,
Impatiens ampokafoensis,
Impatiens andapensis,
Impatiens ankaranensis,
Impatiens bardotiae,
Impatiens barthlottii,
Impatiens befiananensis,
Impatiens betsomangae,
Impatiens carlsoniae,
Impatiens druartii,
Impatiens fianarantsoae,
Impatiens georgei-schatzii,
Impatiens guillaumetii,
Impatiens haingosonii,
Impatiens laurentii,
Impatiens maevae,
Impatiens mahalevonensis,
Impatiens mamyi,
Impatiens messmerae,
Impatiens nanatonanensis,
Impatiens nguruensis,
Impatiens nicolliae,
Impatiens nidus-apis,
Impatiens nomenyae,
Impatiens nosymangabensis,
Impatiens nusbaumeri,
Impatiens pachycaulon,
Impatiens paranyi,
Impatiens rakotomalazana,
Impatiens rapanarivoi,
Impatiens razanatsoa-charlei,
Impatiens rupestris,
Impatiens salifii,
Impatiens saolana,
Impatiens scenarioi,
Impatiens tafononensis,
Impatiens tsararavina,
Impatiens tsingycola,
Impatiens volatianae,
Impatiens acaulis,
Impatiens acehensis,
Impatiens agumbeana,
Impatiens ahernii,
Impatiens alboflava,
Impatiens alborosea,
References
V. Bhaskar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bhaskar' in the authors string.
Sringesh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sringesh' in the authors string.