Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
clavata
ID:
508111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bhaskar

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Curr. Sci. 9: 1139 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507443

Common Names

  • Clavata Impatiens
  • Impatiens clavata
  • Clavata Impatiens

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Description

Impatiens clavata (also called Clavate Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens clavata is used for ornamental purposes and is also used in traditional medicine for treating malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens clavata is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens clavata is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be thinned out as they grow to prevent overcrowding.

Where to Find Impatiens clavata

Impatiens clavata is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia.

Impatiens clavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens clavata?

Impatiens clavata

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens clavata?

Dry grasslands

What is the flowering season of Impatiens clavata?

Spring

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604682: Based on the initial data import
V. Bhaskar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bhaskar' in the authors string.