Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cymbifera
ID:
731062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 474 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730395



Common Names

  • Impatiens cymbifera
  • Boat-shaped Touch-me-not
  • Boat-shaped Balsam


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Description

Impatiens cymbifera (also called Cymbiform Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. It is found in moist forests, grassy slopes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens cymbifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens cymbifera is white or pink with five petals, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens cymbifera is a perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal pruning.

Where to Find Impatiens cymbifera

Impatiens cymbifera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.

Impatiens cymbifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens cymbifera?

Impatiens cymbifera

What is the common name of Impatiens cymbifera?

Cymbiferous Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens cymbifera?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in India, China, and Southeast 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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