Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
miniata
ID:
731414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grey-Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 645 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730747



Common Names

  • Miniata Impatiens
  • Impatiens Miniata
  • Miniata Busy Lizzie


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Description

Impatiens miniata (also called Miniata Touch-me-not, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Eastern Himalayas, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens miniata is an ornamental plant with bright purple 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 miniata 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 miniata is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. It prefers a shady location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Impatiens miniata

Impatiens miniata can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

Impatiens miniata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens miniata?

Impatiens miniata

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens miniata?

Tropical rainforests of India

What type of soil is best for Impatiens miniata?

Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

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,