Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
hunanensis
ID:
1272416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 27: 402 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271754



Common Names

  • Impatiens Hunanensis
  • Hunan Impatiens
  • Hunan Touch-Me-Not


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Description

Impatiens hunanensis (also called Hunan Impatiens, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens hunanensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to treat fever and malaria

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens hunanensis is white with five petals. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens hunanensis is a small evergreen shrub native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.

Where to Find Impatiens hunanensis

Impatiens hunanensis is found in the tropical forests of China.

Impatiens hunanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens hunanensis?

Impatiens hunanensis

What is the family of Impatiens hunanensis?

Balsaminaceae

What is the habitat of Impatiens hunanensis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50250868: Based on the initial data import
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.