Impatiens agumbeana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
agumbeana
ID:
730880
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bhaskar & Razi
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 79: 382 (1982 publ. 1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730213
Common Names
- Agumbeana Impatiens
- Agumbeana Balsam
- Agumbeana Touch-me-not
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Impatiens agumbeana (also called Agumbe Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading habit and produces white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens agumbeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens agumbeana is white, with a yellow center and five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Impatiens agumbeana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Impatiens agumbeana
Impatiens agumbeana is native to tropical Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, and Gabon. It can be found in lowland forests and along the edges of swamps and rivers.
Impatiens agumbeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens agumbeana?
Impatiens agumbeana
What type of plant is Impatiens agumbeana?
It is a herb
Where is Impatiens agumbeana native to?
It is native to 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
Basheer Ahmed Razi (1916-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Razi' in the authors string.
V. Bhaskar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bhaskar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902241-1: Based on the initial data import