Species:
agastyamalayensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bhaskar) A.Joe, Bhaskar & M.Sabu
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 326(2): 145. 2017 [24 Oct 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423695
Description
Impatiens agastyamalayensis (also called Agastyamalay Impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to India, where it is found in montane forests. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens agastyamalayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach pains.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens agastyamalayensis has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Impatiens agastyamalayensis: This plant is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Impatiens agastyamalayensis
Impatiens agastyamalayensis is native to India and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Impatiens agastyamalayensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens agastyamalayensis?
Impatiens agastyamalayensis
What are the common names of Impatiens agastyamalayensis?
Agastyamalaya balsam
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens agastyamalayensis?
Tropical forests of 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
M. Sabu (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sabu' in the authors string.
V. Bhaskar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bhaskar' in the authors string.
Alfred Joe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Joe' in the authors string.