Impatiens platysepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platysepala
ID:
1252312
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.L.Chen
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 8(2): 6 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251650
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Impatiens platysepala (also called 'Broad-Sepaled Impatiens', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is native to China and is found in moist, evergreen, broad-leaved forests. It is an erect, annual herb with elliptic leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens platysepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens platysepala has white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a rounded tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens platysepala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, shady spot in the garden with a temperature range of 10-30°C (50-86°F). The soil should be well-drained and rich in organic matter. It can be divided in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in moist soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Impatiens platysepala
Impatiens platysepala is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang.
Impatiens platysepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens platysepala?
Impatiens platysepala
What is the common name of Impatiens platysepala?
Broad-sepaled Impatiens
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens platysepala?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
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-50162057: Based on the initial data import
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.