Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
shimianensis
ID:
750282

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.C.Zhang & Li Bing Zhang

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 722 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749615



Common Names

  • Impatiens shimianensis
  • Shimianensis Impatiens
  • Impatiens Shimianensis


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Description

Impatiens shimianensis (also called Shimian Impatiens, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Africa. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens shimianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens shimianensis is a white or pinkish-white tubular flower, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens shimianensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Impatiens shimianensis

Impatiens shimianensis can be found in the temperate forests of China.

Impatiens shimianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens shimianensis?

Impatiens shimianensis

What is the common name of Impatiens shimianensis?

Shimian Impatiens

Where is Impatiens shimianensis found?

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

Li Bing Zhang (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Li Bing Zhang' in the authors string.
Ge Zhang (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.C.Zhang' in the authors string.