Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
luisae-echterae
ID:
731357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch., Wohlh. & Raheliv.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 25: 24 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730690



Common Names

  • Impatiens luisae-echterae
  • Luisae-Echter's Balsam
  • Luisae-Echter's Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens luisae-echterae (also called Luisae-Echter's 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, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens luisae-echterae is an ornamental plant with bright pink and white 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 luisae-echterae is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, spiky plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens luisae-echterae 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 luisae-echterae

Impatiens luisae-echterae can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

Impatiens luisae-echterae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens luisae-echterae?

Impatiens luisae-echterae

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens luisae-echterae?

It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar

What are the common names of Impatiens luisae-echterae?

It is commonly known as Luisae-Echter's balsam, Luisae-Echter's touch-me-not, and Luisae-Echter's impatiens

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

Sébastien Wohlhauser: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wohlh.' in the authors string.
Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Marie Elisette Rahelivololona (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raheliv.' in the authors string.