Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
alborosea
ID:
730888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tardieu

Source:
ksu

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 11: 171 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730221



Common Names

  • Alborosea Impatiens
  • Alborosea Balsam
  • Alborosea Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens alborosea (also called Pink-flowered Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading habit and produces pink flowers. It is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens alborosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens alborosea is a white-greenish color and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens alborosea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Impatiens alborosea

Impatiens alborosea is native to tropical Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, and Gabon. It can be found in lowland forests and along the edges of swamps and rivers.

Impatiens alborosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens alborosea?

Impatiens alborosea

What type of plant is Impatiens alborosea?

It is a herb

Where is Impatiens alborosea native to?

It is native to 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,