Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rubro-striata
ID:
1233778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 30: t. 2954 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233116

Common Names

  • Red Stripe Impatiens
  • Red Striped Touch-me-not
  • Red Striped Busy Lizzie

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Description

Impatiens rubro-striata (also called Impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens rubro-striata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens rubro-striata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens rubro-striata is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Impatiens rubro-striata

Impatiens rubro-striata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Impatiens rubro-striata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens rubro-striata?

Impatiens rubro-striata

What type of plant is Impatiens rubro-striata?

It is a herb

Where is Impatiens rubro-striata found?

It is found in China

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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