Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
glaricola
ID:
1335880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kiew

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 68: 233 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348334





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Description

Impatiens glaricola (also called 'Glaricola', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to Central America, where it grows in moist forests. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to oblong in shape. It produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens glaricola is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens glaricola has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens glaricola is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. It is best to water the plant regularly and to mulch around the base to help retain moisture.

Where to Find Impatiens glaricola

Impatiens glaricola is native to Bhutan and can be found in the mountain forests of the country.

Impatiens glaricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens glaricola?

Impatiens glaricola

What is the common name of Impatiens glaricola?

Glaricola Impatiens

What is the family of Impatiens glaricola?

Balsaminaceae

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

Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.