Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Pritz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29(3–4): 455 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220617
Common Names
- Impatiens Blepharosepala
- Blepharosepala Impatiens
- Blepharosepala's Impatiens
Description
Impatiens blepharosepala (also called Eyelash-sepaled Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to China and Japan. It has small, white flowers that are fragrant and bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens blepharosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens blepharosepala has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens blepharosepala is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Impatiens blepharosepala
Impatiens blepharosepala can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Impatiens blepharosepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens blepharosepala?
Impatiens blepharosepala
What is the common name of Impatiens blepharosepala?
Eyelash Impatiens
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens blepharosepala?
It is native to China and grows in forests, scrub, and grasslands
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,