Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Y.Bi & S.X.Yu
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 304 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746688
Common Names
- Impatiens pingxiangensis
- Pingxiang Impatiens
- Pingxiang's Impatiens
Description
Impatiens pingxiangensis (also called Pingxiang Impatiens, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of China and is found in open forests, woodlands and heathlands. It has bright pink flowers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens pingxiangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known for its colorful flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens pingxiangensis has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens pingxiangensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting from the parent plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light for best results.
Where to Find Impatiens pingxiangensis
Impatiens pingxiangensis is native to China and can be found in the province of Guangxi.
Impatiens pingxiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens pingxiangensis?
Impatiens pingxiangensis
What is the common name of Impatiens pingxiangensis?
Pingxiang Impatiens
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens pingxiangensis?
Dry sclerophyll forest
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
Hai Yan Bi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Y.Bi' in the authors string.
Sheng Xiang Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.X.Yu' in the authors string.