Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
liboensis
ID:
1327886

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Liu & R.P.Kuang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 463 (2014 publ. 2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340340





Searching for Impatiens liboensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Impatiens liboensis (also called Libo touch-me-not, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to China. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens liboensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens liboensis has yellow, five-petaled flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

Searching for Impatiens liboensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens liboensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Impatiens liboensis

Impatiens liboensis is native to the Yunnan province of China.

Impatiens liboensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens liboensis?

Impatiens liboensis

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens liboensis?

China

What are the care requirements for Impatiens liboensis?

Impatiens liboensis prefers warm temperatures, high humidity, and bright indirect light.

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

Ke Ming Liu (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Liu' in the authors string.
Ren Ping Kuang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Kuang' in the authors string.