Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
leveillei
ID:
1275408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 29: t. 2864 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274746


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Description

Impatiens leveillei (also called Leveille's Impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens leveillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens leveillei has small, white flowers, each with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens leveillei is a species of annual plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, shady area and kept moist until they germinate. The plant prefers acidic soil and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Impatiens leveillei

Impatiens leveillei is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Impatiens leveillei FAQ

What are the common names for Impatiens leveillei?

Leveille's Impatiens, Himalayan Balsam

What are the uses of Impatiens leveillei?

Impatiens leveillei is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Where is Impatiens leveillei found?

Impatiens leveillei is found in the Himalayas and other parts of Southeast Asia.

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,

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