Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
leschenaultii
ID:
731331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Wall.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.º 4739 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730664

Common Names

  • Impatiens leschenaultii
  • Leschenault's Balsam
  • Leschenault's Touch-me-not

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Description

Impatiens leschenaultii (also called Leschenault's 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 leschenaultii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens leschenaultii is yellow with a red center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens leschenaultii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist soil mix in spring or early summer. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil.

Where to Find Impatiens leschenaultii

Impatiens leschenaultii can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

Impatiens leschenaultii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens leschenaultii?

Impatiens leschenaultii

What is the common name of Impatiens leschenaultii?

Leschenault's Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens leschenaultii?

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:374181-1: Based on the initial data import