Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cornutisepala
ID:
747350

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.X.Yu, Y.L.Chen & H.N.Qin

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 562 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746683



Common Names

  • Impatiens cornutisepala
  • Horned-sepal Impatiens
  • Horned-sepal Tree


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Description

Impatiens cornutisepala (also called Horned Impatiens, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is found in open forests, woodlands and heathlands. It has bright pink flowers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens cornutisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens cornutisepala is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens cornutisepala is a hardy annual that can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained medium. The seedlings should be kept moist and protected from frost.

Where to Find Impatiens cornutisepala

Impatiens cornutisepala is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim.

Impatiens cornutisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens cornutisepala?

Impatiens cornutisepala

What is the common name of Impatiens cornutisepala?

Horn-sepal Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens cornutisepala?

Dry sclerophyll forest

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

Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Hai Ning Qin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.N.Qin' in the authors string.
Sheng Xiang Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.X.Yu' in the authors string.