Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pseudocitrina
ID:
1334859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hareesh, M.Sabu & Gogoi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 282: 231 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347313



Common Names

  • Impatiens pseudocitrina
  • Pseudocitrina Impatiens
  • Pseudocitrina-Leaved Impatiens


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Description

Impatiens pseudocitrina (also called 'False citron balsam', among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to India. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in the Himalayas and other mountainous regions of India.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens pseudocitrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens pseudocitrina has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens pseudocitrina is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Impatiens pseudocitrina

Impatiens pseudocitrina can be found in the mountains of India.

Impatiens pseudocitrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens pseudocitrina?

Impatiens pseudocitrina

What is the common name of Impatiens pseudocitrina?

False Citron Impatiens

What is the family of Impatiens pseudocitrina?

Balsaminaceae

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

M. Sabu (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sabu' in the authors string.
Rajib Gogoi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gogoi' in the authors string.
Vadakkoot Sankaran Hareesh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hareesh' in the authors string.