Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rubricaulis
ID:
747199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Utami

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 13: 93 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746532



Common Names

  • Impatiens rubricaulis
  • Red-stemmed Balsam
  • Red-stemmed Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens rubricaulis (also called Red-Stemmed Impatiens, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens rubricaulis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens rubricaulis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens rubricaulis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a rooting medium.

Where to Find Impatiens rubricaulis

Impatiens rubricaulis can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America.

Impatiens rubricaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens rubricaulis?

Impatiens rubricaulis

What is the common name of Impatiens rubricaulis?

Red-stemmed Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens rubricaulis?

It is native to India.

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,