Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pathakiana
ID:
1331219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gogoi & Borah

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Telopea 18: 121 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343673



Common Names

  • Impatiens pathakiana
  • Pathak's Impatiens
  • Pathak's Impatiens


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Description

Impatiens pathakiana (also called Pathak's Impatiens, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to India. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens pathakiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens pathakiana is a white to pale yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, ovoid nut. The seedlings have a single, oval to oblong cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, oblong to linear-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens pathakiana is a fast-growing, evergreen climber. It can be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in summer or by layering. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Impatiens pathakiana

Impatiens pathakiana is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Impatiens pathakiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens pathakiana?

Impatiens pathakiana

What are the common names of Impatiens pathakiana?

Pathak's Balsam

What is the native range of Impatiens pathakiana?

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

Rajib Gogoi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gogoi' in the authors string.
Souravjyoti Borah (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borah' in the authors string.