Status:
valid
Authors:
S.X.Yu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 247: 229 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347000
Description
Impatiens guiqingensis (also called 'Guiqing Impatiens', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist soils and shady areas. It has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers and thin, hairy stems.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens guiqingensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens guiqingensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, broad, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens guiqingensis is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Impatiens guiqingensis
Impatiens guiqingensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Impatiens guiqingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens guiqingensis?
Impatiens guiqingensis
What is the common name of Impatiens guiqingensis?
Guiqing Impatiens
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens guiqingensis?
It is native to China and is found in moist forests and grassy slopes
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
Sheng Xiang Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.X.Yu' in the authors string.