Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
1240555

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.Zhu & H.W.Yang

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 14: 243 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239893



Common Names

  • Impatiens Paradoxa
  • Paradoxa Impatiens
  • Paradoxa Impatiens


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Description

Impatiens paradoxa (also called Chinese balsam, among many other common names) is an annual that is native to China and Japan. It has large, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens paradoxa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make paper and clothing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens paradoxa has small, white flowers that grow in clusters, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens paradoxa is an annual herb native to India. It can be propagated from seed. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Impatiens paradoxa

Impatiens paradoxa can be found in India.

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-50105028: Based on the initial data import
Chang Shan Zhu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Zhu' in the authors string.
Hao Wei Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Yang' in the authors string.