Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
kanchigandhiana
ID:
1302993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rasingam, Karthig. & Gogoi

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 286: 121 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315447



Common Names

  • Impatiens kanchigandhiana
  • Kanchigandhiana Impatiens
  • Kanchigandhiana Busy Lizzie


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Description

Impatiens kanchigandhiana (also called Kanchi Impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and grows in moist, shady areas. It is an evergreen perennial with lance-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens kanchigandhiana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Impatiens kanchigandhiana are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens kanchigandhiana is a fast-growing, shade-tolerant annual that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from softwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Once rooted, the plants should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Impatiens kanchigandhiana

Impatiens kanchigandhiana is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.

Impatiens kanchigandhiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens kanchigandhiana?

Impatiens kanchigandhiana

What are the common names of Impatiens kanchigandhiana?

Common names of Impatiens kanchigandhiana include wild balsam and African balsam.

Where is Impatiens kanchigandhiana found?

Impatiens kanchigandhiana is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

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

Kaliyamurthy Karthigeyan (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karthig.' in the authors string.
Rajib Gogoi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gogoi' in the authors string.
Ladan Rasingam (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rasingam' in the authors string.