Impatiens florulenta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
florulenta
ID:
731148
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 4: 25 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730481
Common Names
- Florulenta Impatiens
- Florulenta Jewelweed
- Florulenta Touch-me-not
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Impatiens florulenta (also called Impatiens florulentus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens florulenta is a popular ornamental plant that is used in home gardens and flower beds. It is known for its bright, showy flowers that come in a variety of colors. It is also a good choice for areas with partial shade, as it can tolerate some shade. It is also used in landscaping to add color and texture to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens florulenta is a bright orange-red with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens florulenta is an herbaceous, annual plant native to tropical Africa. It is commonly grown as an ornamental in gardens and containers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Impatiens florulenta
Impatiens florulenta can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Impatiens florulenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens florulenta?
Impatiens florulenta
What type of plant is Impatiens florulenta?
It is a flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens florulenta?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:374098-1: Based on the initial data import