Impatiens scabrida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrida
ID:
731646
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 687 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730979
Common Names
- Impatiens Scabrida
- Scabrida Impatiens
- Impatiens Scabrid
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- Balsamina cristata (Wall.) Ser. [unknown]
- Impatiens calycina Wall. [unknown]
- Impatiens cristata Wall. [unknown]
- Impatiens hamiltoniana D.Don [unknown]
Description
Impatiens scabrida (also called Himalayan Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has oblong leaves and white or pink flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens scabrida is an attractive, low-growing plant that is often used as a groundcover. It is also used in flower beds, borders, and as a filler in rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens scabrida has small, white flowers with yellow-green centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellow-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens scabrida is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It grows in moist forests and grasslands at altitudes of up to 3,000 m. It is a perennial herb with fleshy stems and leaves. The flowers are white and are borne in clusters. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Impatiens scabrida
Impatiens scabrida can be found in the Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Impatiens scabrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens scabrida?
Impatiens scabrida
What type of plant is Impatiens scabrida?
It is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Impatiens scabrida found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2863174: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.