Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
alpicola
ID:
1240611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen & Y.Q.Lu

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 12: 25 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239949



Common Names

  • Impatiens Alpicola
  • Alpicola Impatiens
  • Alpicola Impatiens


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Description

Impatiens alpicola (also called Chinese balsam, among many other common names) is an annual that is native to China and Japan. It has large, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens alpicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens alpicola has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Where to Find Impatiens alpicola

Impatiens alpicola can be found in India.

Impatiens alpicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens alpicola?

Impatiens alpicola

What is the common name of Impatiens alpicola?

Alpicola Impatiens

Where is Impatiens alpicola 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50105392: Based on the initial data import
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.