Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
shennongensis
ID:
1332127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Qiang Wang & H.P.Deng

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 244: 97 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344581



Common Names

  • Shennongensis Toothcup
  • Shennongensis Tooth-cup
  • Shennongensis Tooth Cup


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Description

Impatiens shennongensis (also called 'Shennong's Impatiens', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers, native to India. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens shennongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens shennongensis has white or pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens shennongensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.

Where to Find Impatiens shennongensis

Impatiens shennongensis is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests and scrublands.

Impatiens shennongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens shennongensis?

Impatiens shennongensis

What is the family of Impatiens shennongensis?

Balsaminaceae

Where is Impatiens shennongensis found?

Impatiens shennongensis is found in China.

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

Qiang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qiang Wang' in the authors string.
Hong Ping Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Deng' in the authors string.