Impatiens limnophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limnophila
ID:
731337
Status:
valid
Authors:
Launert
Source:
ksu
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 36: 50 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730670
Common Names
- Impatiens limnophila
- Limnophila Balsam
- Limnophila Touch-me-not
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Impatiens limnophila (also called Water Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows to a height of about 30 cm, with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens limnophila is an ornamental plant with bright purple flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or border plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in containers and hanging baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens limnophila 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens limnophila is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist soil mix in spring or early summer. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil.
Where to Find Impatiens limnophila
Impatiens limnophila can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, and China.
Impatiens limnophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens limnophila?
Impatiens limnophila
What is the family of Impatiens limnophila?
Balsaminaceae
What is the common name of Impatiens limnophila?
Limnophila 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
Georg Oskar Edmund Launert (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Launert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103732-1: Based on the initial data import