Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
malipoensis
ID:
1270065

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.H.Huang

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 25: 269 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269403



Common Names

  • Impatiens malipoensis
  • Malipo Impatiens
  • Malipo Balsam


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Description

Impatiens malipoensis (also called 'Malipo Balsam', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has long, petiolate leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens malipoensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, asthma, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and fruits are edible. The bark is used to make rope and the wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens malipoensis is a white or pale pink, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens malipoensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Impatiens malipoensis

Impatiens malipoensis is found in the Malipo County of Yunnan province of China.

Impatiens malipoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens malipoensis?

Impatiens malipoensis

What is the common name of Impatiens malipoensis?

Malipo Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens malipoensis?

Moist forests of southwestern China

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-50240559: Based on the initial data import
Shu Hua Huang (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.Huang' in the authors string.