Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
alboflava
ID:
730887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 396 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730220

Common Names

  • Alboflava Impatiens
  • Alboflava Balsam
  • Alboflava Touch-me-not

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Description

Impatiens alboflava (also called White-flowered 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 alboflava 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 alboflava is a white-greenish color and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens alboflava 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 alboflava

Impatiens alboflava 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 alboflava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens alboflava?

Impatiens alboflava

What type of plant is Impatiens alboflava?

It is a herb

Where is Impatiens alboflava 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,