Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rectirostrata
ID:
1240614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen & Y.Q.Lu

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 12: 28 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239952

Common Names

  • Impatiens Rectirostrata
  • Rectirostrata Impatiens
  • Rectirostrata Impatiens

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Description

Impatiens rectirostrata (also called Chinese balsam, among many other common names) is an annual that is native to China and Japan. It has large, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens rectirostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens rectirostrata has white flowers, small black seeds and thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens rectirostrata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Impatiens rectirostrata

Impatiens rectirostrata is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, and Russia.

Impatiens rectirostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens rectirostrata?

Impatiens rectirostrata

What is the common name of Impatiens rectirostrata?

Rectirostrata Impatiens

Where is Impatiens rectirostrata native to?

India

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-50105398: Based on the initial data import
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.