Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
latipetala
ID:
1270081

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.H.Huang

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 25: 278 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269419

Common Names

  • Impatiens latipetala
  • Latipetala Impatiens
  • Latipetala Balsam

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Description

Impatiens latipetala (also called 'Broad-petalled Balsam', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has long, petiolate leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens latipetala is a species of plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens latipetala is small, yellowish-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens latipetala is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Impatiens latipetala

Impatiens latipetala is found in the Yunnan province of China.

Impatiens latipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens latipetala?

Impatiens latipetala

What is the common name of Impatiens latipetala?

Broad-petaled Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens latipetala?

Moist, shady forests

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 tro-50240641: Based on the initial data import
Shu Hua Huang (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.Huang' in the authors string.