Impatiens sorikensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sorikensis
ID:
731681
Status:
valid
Authors:
Utami
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Blumea 50: 445 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731014
Common Names
- Sorikensis Impatiens
- Sorikensis Touch-me-not
- Sorikensis Jewelweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Impatiens sorikensis (also called Sorik 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 sorikensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has bright, showy flowers and attractive foliage, making it a popular choice for gardeners. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens sorikensis is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, round capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens sorikensis can be propagated through seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings and place them in moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Both methods should take around 2-3 weeks for the plants to germinate.
Where to Find Impatiens sorikensis
Impatiens sorikensis is native to the Himalayas, from India to China.
Impatiens sorikensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens sorikensis?
Impatiens sorikensis
What type of plant is Impatiens sorikensis?
It is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Impatiens sorikensis 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
N. Utami (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utami' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77069503-1: Based on the initial data import