Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
laotica
ID:
731309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tardieu

Source:
ksu

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 11: 175 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730642

Common Names

  • Lao Impatiens
  • Impatiens Laotica
  • Lao Busy Lizzie

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Description

Impatiens laotica (also called Lao Impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to Laos. It is an evergreen herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens laotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright, showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens laotica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, green fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings of this plant have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens laotica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Impatiens laotica

Impatiens laotica is native to the tropical rainforests of Laos.

Impatiens laotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens laotica?

Impatiens laotica

What is the common name of Impatiens laotica?

Laotian Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens laotica?

It is native to Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam

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,