Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
munroi
ID:
1317699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
ipni

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Ill. Ind. Bot. 1: 160 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330153



Common Names

  • Impatiens munroi
  • Munroi Impatiens
  • Munro's Impatiens


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Description

Impatiens munroi (also called Munro's impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of herb native to India. It is an annual herb that grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens munroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens munroi is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens munroi can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Impatiens munroi

Impatiens munroi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Impatiens munroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens munroi?

Impatiens munroi

What is the common name of Impatiens munroi?

Munro's Balsam

What type of plant is Impatiens munroi?

A flowering annual

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

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.