Impatiens aquatilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aquatilis
ID:
1252727
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 4, 10: 247 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252065
Common Names
- Impatiens Aquatilis
- Aquatilis Impatiens
- Impatiens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Impatiens aquatilis (also called water impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens aquatilis is a aquatic plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in ponds and water gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and can be used to create a lush, green backdrop in a water feature. It is also used to provide shade and oxygenation in aquatic environments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens aquatilis has small, white flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens aquatilis is an aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers partial sun and moist soil.
Where to Find Impatiens aquatilis
Impatiens aquatilis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Impatiens aquatilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens aquatilis?
Impatiens aquatilis
What is the common name of Impatiens aquatilis?
Water impatiens
What is the habitat of Impatiens aquatilis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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-50163919: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.