Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
armeniaca
ID:
1270067

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.H.Huang

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 25: 271 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269405



Common Names

  • Impatiens armeniaca
  • Armeniaca Impatiens
  • Armeniaca Balsam


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Description

Impatiens armeniaca (also called 'Armenian Balsam', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has long, petiolate leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens armeniaca is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, asthma, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and fruits are edible. The bark is used to make rope and the wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens armeniaca is a yellow-orange color with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens armeniaca can be propagated from cuttings or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11.

Where to Find Impatiens armeniaca

Impatiens armeniaca is found in the Armenian Highlands and in the Caucasus.

Impatiens armeniaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens armeniaca?

Impatiens armeniaca

What is the common name of Impatiens armeniaca?

Armenian Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens armeniaca?

It is native to China.

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-50240561: Based on the initial data import
Shu Hua Huang (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.Huang' in the authors string.