Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
maevae
ID:
510224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 29: 310 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509556



Common Names

  • Maeva's Touch-me-not
  • Impatiens maevae
  • Touch-me-not


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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Impatiens maevae (also called 'Maeva Impatiens', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Madagascar. It has bright green, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens maevae is a popular ornamental plant, used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens maevae is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens maevae is a perennial plant native to Madagascar. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant that grows to a height of about 12 inches (30 cm). It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Impatiens maevae

Impatiens maevae is native to Madagascar. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Impatiens maevae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens maevae?

Impatiens maevae

What is the common name of Impatiens maevae?

Maeva's Impatiens

What type of plant is Impatiens maevae?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae.

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

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.