Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
kwengeensis
ID:
731300

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Wilczek & G.M.Schulze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 189 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730633



Common Names

  • Impatiens kwengeensis
  • Kwenge Impatiens
  • Kwenge Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens kwengeensis (also called Kwenge Impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is an evergreen herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens kwengeensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright, showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens kwengeensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, green fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings of this plant have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens kwengeensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Impatiens kwengeensis

Impatiens kwengeensis is found in the tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Impatiens kwengeensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens kwengeensis?

Impatiens kwengeensis

What is the family of Impatiens kwengeensis?

Balsaminaceae

What is the common name of Impatiens kwengeensis?

Kwenge balsam

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:103706-1: Based on the initial data import