Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
nyungwensis
ID:
731465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch., Dhetchuvi & Ntaganda

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 73: 91 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730798



Common Names

  • Nyungwensis Impatiens
  • Nyungwensis Balsam
  • Nyungwensis Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens nyungwensis (also called Nyungwe Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens nyungwensis 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 nyungwensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens nyungwensis 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 nyungwensis

Impatiens nyungwensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Cameroon.

Impatiens nyungwensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens nyungwensis?

Impatiens nyungwensis

What is the common name of Impatiens nyungwensis?

Impatiens nyungwensis

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens nyungwensis?

Impatiens nyungwensis is native to Tanzania and Kenya.

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.
Jean-Baptiste Dhetchuvi (b.1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dhetchuvi' in the authors string.
Charles Ntaganda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ntaganda' in the authors string.