Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
agastyamalayensis
ID:
1411230

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





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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.

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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.