Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
siangensis
ID:
1328896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gogoi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 192: 117 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341350



Common Names

  • Siang Impatiens
  • Siang Balsam
  • Siang Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens siangensis (also called Siang Impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to China. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens siangensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens siangensis has five-petaled white flowers with yellow centers and a single, long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens siangensis is a tropical evergreen plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Impatiens siangensis

Impatiens siangensis is native to the tropical forests of India.

Impatiens siangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens siangensis?

Impatiens siangensis

What is the common name of Impatiens siangensis?

Siang Impatiens

Where is Impatiens siangensis 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

Rajib Gogoi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gogoi' in the authors string.