Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pseudobicolor
ID:
1285571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grey-Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 143: 9 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284909



Common Names

  • Impatiens pseudobicolor
  • Pseudobicolor Impatiens
  • False Bicolor Impatiens


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Description

Impatiens pseudobicolor (also called False Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is an annual herb with a creeping stem and flowers that are up to 2 cm long. The flowers are white or pink in color with a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens pseudobicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Impatiens pseudobicolor var. recticornis Grey-Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens pseudobicolor has small, white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens pseudobicolor is a species of flowering plant native to India. It is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed sowing in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Impatiens pseudobicolor

Impatiens pseudobicolor is native to North America and can be found in temperate and subtropical moist montane forests.

Impatiens pseudobicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens pseudobicolor?

Impatiens pseudobicolor

What is the common name of Impatiens pseudobicolor?

False Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens pseudobicolor?

It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady areas

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,