Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
violascens
ID:
747356

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.U.Oh & Y.Y.Kim

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 40: 59 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746689



Common Names

  • Impatiens violascens
  • Violet Impatiens
  • Violet's Impatiens


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Description

Impatiens violascens (also called Violet Impatiens, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is found in open forests, woodlands and heathlands. It has bright violet flowers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens violascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens violascens has small purple flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens violascens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting from the parent plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light for best results.

Where to Find Impatiens violascens

Impatiens violascens is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim.

Impatiens violascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens violascens?

Impatiens violascens

What is the common name of Impatiens violascens?

Violet Impatiens

Where is Impatiens violascens found?

Impatiens violascens is found in India

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

Byoung-Un Oh (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.U.Oh' in the authors string.
Yoon-Young Kim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Kim' in the authors string.