Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
731334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
ksu

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 67 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730667

Common Names

  • Impatiens leucantha
  • White-flowered Balsam
  • White-flowered Touch-me-not

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Description

Impatiens leucantha (also called White Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows to a height of about 30 cm, with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens leucantha is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and flower beds. It has bright white flowers and is used as a ground cover or border plant. It is also used in containers and hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens leucantha 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 leucantha 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 leucantha

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

Impatiens leucantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens leucantha?

Impatiens leucantha

What is the common name of Impatiens leucantha?

White-flowered Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens leucantha?

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,