Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
latiflora
ID:
731314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 4: 139 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730647

Common Names

  • Latiflora Impatiens
  • Impatiens Latiflora
  • Latiflora Busy Lizzie

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens latiflora 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 latiflora 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 latiflora 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 latiflora

Impatiens latiflora is native to the tropical rainforests of Thailand.

Impatiens latiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens latiflora?

Impatiens latiflora

What is the common name of Impatiens latiflora?

Wide-flowered Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens latiflora?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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-2862712: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.