Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
nguruensis
ID:
510229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pócs

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 49: 378 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509561

Common Names

  • Nguruensis Touch-me-not
  • Impatiens nguruensis
  • Touch-me-not

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Description

Impatiens nguruensis (also called Nguru Impatiens, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Tanzania. It has a rosette of leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens nguruensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens nguruensis is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens nguruensis is a perennial plant native to Madagascar. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant that grows to a height of about 12 inches (30 cm). It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Impatiens nguruensis

Impatiens nguruensis is native to Madagascar. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Impatiens nguruensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens nguruensis?

Impatiens nguruensis

What is the common name of Impatiens nguruensis?

Nguru Impatiens

What type of plant is Impatiens nguruensis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae.

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,