Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
731416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Bennet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 2: 283 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730749

Common Names

  • Minor Impatiens
  • Impatiens Minor
  • Minor Busy Lizzie

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Synonyms

  • Balsamina minor DC. [unknown]
  • Balsamina tilo DC. [unknown]
  • Impatiens kleinii Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Impatiens tenella Wall. [unknown]
  • Impatiens tilo (DC.) Suresh [unknown]
  • Impatiens minor (DC.) S.M.Almeida [unknown]

Description

Impatiens minor (also called Lesser 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 minor is an ornamental plant with bright red and white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or border plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in containers and hanging baskets.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Impatiens minor var. hirsuta Bhaskar

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens minor is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, spiky plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens minor is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. It prefers a shady location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Impatiens minor

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

Impatiens minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens minor?

Impatiens minor

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens minor?

Tropical rainforests of India

What type of soil is best for Impatiens minor?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2862868: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Sigamony Stephen Richard Bennet (1940-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bennet' in the authors string.