Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
commelinoides
ID:
1252309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 651 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251647



Common Names

  • Impatiens commelinoides
  • Commelin-like Impatiens
  • Commelinoides Impatiens


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Description

Impatiens commelinoides (also called 'Commelina-Like Impatiens', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is native to China and is found in moist, evergreen, broad-leaved forests. It is an erect, annual herb with elliptic leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens commelinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens commelinoides has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens commelinoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, shady spot in the garden with a temperature range of 10-30°C (50-86°F). The soil should be well-drained and rich in organic matter. It can be divided in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in moist soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Impatiens commelinoides

Impatiens commelinoides is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang.

Impatiens commelinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens commelinoides?

Impatiens commelinoides

What is the common name of Impatiens commelinoides?

Commelin-like Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens commelinoides?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

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,

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