Impatiens violaceoalba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violaceoalba
ID:
731800
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tardieu
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 11: 180 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731133
Common Names
- Busy Lizzie
- Touch-me-not
- Impatiens violaceoalba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Impatiens violaceoalba (also called White-violet Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in humid forests, riverbanks, and wet grasslands. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens violaceoalba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens violaceoalba is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens violaceoalba is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a warm, humid environment. The plant prefers a well-draining, moist soil and should be kept in partial shade.
Where to Find Impatiens violaceoalba
Impatiens violaceoalba can be found in the Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Impatiens violaceoalba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens violaceoalba?
Impatiens violaceoalba
What is the common name of Impatiens violaceoalba?
Impatiens violaceoalba
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens violaceoalba?
Impatiens violaceoalba is found in the tropical forests of South America.
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
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:104042-1: Based on the initial data import