Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
iteberoensis
ID:
731250

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Wilczek & G.M.Schulze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 186 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730583



Common Names

  • Iteberoensis Impatiens
  • Iteberoensis Balsam
  • Iteberoensis Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens iteberoensis (also called Itebero Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is native to Tanzania. It is found in moist, shady places, such as forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens iteberoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens iteberoensis is white or pink with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens iteberoensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 18-21°C (65-70°F).

Where to Find Impatiens iteberoensis

Impatiens iteberoensis is native to the Himalayas, from India to Nepal.

Impatiens iteberoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens iteberoensis?

Impatiens iteberoensis

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens iteberoensis?

It is found in moist, shady forests in Laos.

What are the characteristics of Impatiens iteberoensis?

It is an annual herb with white or pink flowers and long, narrow leaves.

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

Rudolf Wilczek (1903-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wilczek' in the authors string.
Georg Martin Schulze (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Schulze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103678-1: Based on the initial data import