Impatiens nuristanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuristanica
ID:
731463
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grey-Wilson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 143: 6 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730796
Common Names
- Nuristanica Impatiens
- Nuristanica Balsam
- Nuristanica Touch-me-not
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Impatiens nuristanica (also called Nuristan Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Afghanistan. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens nuristanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens nuristanica has small, white flowers with yellow-green centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellow-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens nuristanica is a hardy perennial that can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept moist until they root.
Where to Find Impatiens nuristanica
Impatiens nuristanica is found in the temperate forests of Afghanistan.
Impatiens nuristanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens nuristanica?
Impatiens nuristanica
What is the common name of Impatiens nuristanica?
Impatiens nuristanica
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens nuristanica?
Impatiens nuristanica is native to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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
Christopher Grey-Wilson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grey-Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103820-1: Based on the initial data import