Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
mendoncae
ID:
731397

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.M.Schulze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 29: 7 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730730

Common Names

  • Mendonca's Impatiens
  • Impatiens Mendoncae
  • Mendonca Busy Lizzie

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Description

Impatiens mendoncae (also called Mendonca's Touch-me-not, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Eastern Himalayas, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens mendoncae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Impatiens mendoncae are white or pinkish-white in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens mendoncae can be propagated through seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Impatiens mendoncae

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

Impatiens mendoncae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens mendoncae?

Impatiens mendoncae

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens mendoncae?

Tropical rainforests of India

What type of soil is best for Impatiens mendoncae?

Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

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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