Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
quadriloba
ID:
747349

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Liu & Y.L.Xiang

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 309 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746682



Common Names

  • Impatiens quadriloba
  • Four-lobed Impatiens
  • Four-lobed Tree


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Description

Impatiens quadriloba (also called Four-lobed Impatiens, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to South America. It grows up to 1m in height and has small, white flowers with four petals. It grows in moist, shaded forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens quadriloba 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

The flower of Impatiens quadriloba is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens quadriloba is a hardy annual that can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained medium. The seedlings should be kept moist and protected from frost.

Where to Find Impatiens quadriloba

Impatiens quadriloba is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim.

Impatiens quadriloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens quadriloba?

Impatiens quadriloba

What is the common name of Impatiens quadriloba?

Four-lobed Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens quadriloba?

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

Ke Ming Liu (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Liu' in the authors string.
Yin-Long Xiang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Xiang' in the authors string.