Status:
valid
Authors:
Abrah. & Eb.Fisch.
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 226: 83 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315318
Common Names
- Elianae Impatiens
- Impatiens Tree
- Impatiens Elianae
Description
Impatiens elianae (also called 'Eliana's Impatiens', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in tropical forests of Madagascar. It grows up to 1 m tall, with long, slender stems with glossy green leaves. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in lowland and hill forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens elianae is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant, and its flowers can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens elianae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens elianae is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist.
Where to Find Impatiens elianae
Impatiens elianae can be found in Madagascar.
Impatiens elianae FAQ
What is the common name of Impatiens elianae?
Eliana's Impatiens
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens elianae?
It is found in tropical rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest in Madagascar.
What is the scientific classification of Impatiens elianae?
It belongs to the family Balsaminaceae and the genus Impatiens.
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
Stefan Abrahamczyk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abrah.' in the authors string.