Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 4, 10: 248 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267987
Common Names
- Impatiens desmantha
- Desmantha Impatiens
- Impatiens
Description
Impatiens desmantha (also called Desmantha's balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an annual herb, with a maximum height of 1 meter, and has small, ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens desmantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens desmantha has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens desmantha is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they take root.
Where to Find Impatiens desmantha
Impatiens desmantha is native to India.
Impatiens desmantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens desmantha?
Impatiens desmantha
What is the family of Impatiens desmantha?
Balsaminaceae
What is the common name of Impatiens desmantha?
Desmantha Impatiens
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,