Impatiens corchorifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corchorifolia
ID:
1250530
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 448 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249868
Common Names
- Impatiens Corchorifolia
- Impatiens Corchorifolium
- Impatiens Corchorifol
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Impatiens corchorifolia (also called Corchorus-leaved Impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is a perennial herb with pink flowers and is native to China. It typically grows in rocky, dry, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens corchorifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens corchorifolia has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens corchorifolia can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, carefully separate the plant into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Impatiens corchorifolia
Impatiens corchorifolia is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed areas.
Impatiens corchorifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens corchorifolia?
Impatiens corchorifolia
What is the common name of Impatiens corchorifolia?
Leafy impatiens
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens corchorifolia?
It is native to the Himalayas and western 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-50151559: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.