Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lokohensis
ID:
1142557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert & H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 6: 106 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141895

Common Names

  • Lokohensis Impatiens
  • Impatiens Plant
  • Orange Jewelweed

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Description

Impatiens lokohensis (also called Lokohense Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens lokohensis is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to thrive in moist, shady areas. It can also be used as a ground cover or in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens lokohensis is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves with a short, toothed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens lokohensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Impatiens lokohensis

Impatiens lokohensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

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-3100167: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.