Impatiens ecalcarata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecalcarata
ID:
1416460
Status:
valid
Authors:
Collett & Hemsl.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 27: 30 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428925
Common Names
- Impatiens ecalcarata
- Balsam Spur
- Spurless Balsam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Impatiens ecalcarata (also called Spurless Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Africa. It has small, pink flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens ecalcarata is used medicinally as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens ecalcarata is a small, white to pinkish-purple in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens ecalcarata is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Impatiens ecalcarata
Impatiens ecalcarata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Impatiens ecalcarata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens ecalcarata?
Impatiens ecalcarata
What is the common name of Impatiens ecalcarata?
Spurless Impatiens
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens ecalcarata?
It is found in moist, shady places in the Himalayas
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
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Henry Collett (1836-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:374067-1: Based on the initial data import