Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
kachinensis
ID:
731265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex Toppin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1920: 366 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730598



Common Names

  • Kachinensis Impatiens
  • Kachinensis Balsam
  • Kachinensis Touch-me-not


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens kachinensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens kachinensis 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 kachinensis 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 kachinensis

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

Impatiens kachinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens kachinensis?

Impatiens kachinensis

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens kachinensis?

It is found in moist, shady forests in Laos.

What are the characteristics of Impatiens kachinensis?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Sidney Miles Toppin (1878-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toppin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103689-1: Based on the initial data import