Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rakotomalazana
ID:
510238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 29: 302 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509570



Common Names

  • Rakotomalazana's Touch-me-not
  • Impatiens rakotomalazana
  • Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens rakotomalazana (also called Rakotomalazana Impatiens, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a rosette of leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens rakotomalazana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens rakotomalazana is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens rakotomalazana is a tender perennial that is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Impatiens rakotomalazana

Impatiens rakotomalazana can be found in Madagascar.

Impatiens rakotomalazana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens rakotomalazana?

Impatiens rakotomalazana

What is the common name of Impatiens rakotomalazana?

Rakotomalazana's Impatiens

What type of plant is Impatiens rakotomalazana?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family 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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Marie Elisette Rahelivololona (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raheliv.' in the authors string.