Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
gongshanensis
ID:
1258210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 38: 560 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257548



Common Names

  • Impatiens Gongshanensis
  • Gongshan Impatiens
  • Gongshan Balsam


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Description

Impatiens gongshanensis (also called Impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It has a trailing stem and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens gongshanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens gongshanensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens gongshanensis is a hardy plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the plant in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Impatiens gongshanensis

Impatiens gongshanensis can be found in China and Taiwan.

Impatiens gongshanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens gongshanensis?

Impatiens gongshanensis

What type of plant is Impatiens gongshanensis?

It is an annual herb

Where is Impatiens gongshanensis native to?

It is native to China

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50185212: Based on the initial data import
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.