Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
taprobanica
ID:
731715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 38: 88 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731048



Common Names

  • Busy Lizzie
  • Touch-me-not
  • Impatiens taprobanica


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Description

Impatiens taprobanica (also called Ceylon Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to Sri Lanka and is found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens taprobanica 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 taprobanica is a white or pinkish-white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens taprobanica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Impatiens taprobanica

Impatiens taprobanica is native to Sri Lanka.

Impatiens taprobanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens taprobanica?

Impatiens taprobanica

What is the common name of Impatiens taprobanica?

Taprobanica Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens taprobanica?

Moist, shaded forests in tropical Asia

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,