Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pseudozombensis
ID:
731557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grey-Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 647 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730890

Common Names

  • Busy Lizzie
  • Touch-me-not
  • Impatiens pseudozombensis

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Description

Impatiens pseudozombensis (also called False-Zomba Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is an annual herb with a prostrate stem and small, white flowers. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It grows in moist, shady places in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens pseudozombensis is an attractive, low-growing plant that is often used as a groundcover. It is also used in flower beds, borders, and as a filler in rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens pseudozombensis is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons, two small leaves, and a few root hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens pseudozombensis 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 pseudozombensis

Impatiens pseudozombensis can be found in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.

Impatiens pseudozombensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens pseudozombensis?

Impatiens pseudozombensis

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens pseudozombensis?

Impatiens pseudozombensis is native to Thailand.

What are the common names of Impatiens pseudozombensis?

Impatiens pseudozombensis is also known as False-zombensis Impatiens.

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,