Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lushiensis
ID:
1282135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 12: 97 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281473



Common Names

  • Impatiens lushiensis
  • Impatiens lushiensis
  • Impatiens lushiensis


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Description

Impatiens lushiensis (also called Lushien Impatiens, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It has a single stem, with a few branches, and grows to a height of about 10 cm. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in open grasslands and in areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens lushiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Impatiens lushiensis flower is a small yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens lushiensis is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Impatiens lushiensis

Impatiens lushiensis is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Impatiens lushiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens lushiensis?

Impatiens lushiensis

What is the common name of Impatiens lushiensis?

Lushien's Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens lushiensis?

Impatiens lushiensis is found in moist forests of East Africa.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50313954: Based on the initial data import
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.