Impatiens serpens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpens
ID:
731661
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grey-Wilson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 648 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730994
Common Names
- Impatiens Serpens
- Serpens Impatiens
- Impatiens Serpen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Impatiens serpens (also called Snake Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has lance-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens serpens is a flowering plant that is used in landscaping and for its ornamental value. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens serpens is a white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens serpens 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 serpens
Impatiens serpens can be found in the Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Impatiens serpens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens serpens?
Impatiens serpens
What type of plant is Impatiens serpens?
It is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Impatiens serpens 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
Christopher Grey-Wilson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grey-Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103950-1: Based on the initial data import