Status:
valid
Authors:
Gogoi & Borah
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 238: 278 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344426
Common Names
- Impatiens ashihoi
- Ashihoi Impatiens
- Ashihoi's Impatiens
Description
Impatiens ashihoi (also called Ashiho's balsam, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to India. It has a single, white flower with yellow stamens and a deep purple center. It prefers moist, shady locations and is often found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens ashihoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens ashihoi has bright yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens ashihoi is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is best grown in a greenhouse or in a sheltered spot outdoors. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Impatiens ashihoi
Impatiens ashihoi is native to India and is found in the Himalayan mountain range.
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,