Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Akiyama & H.Ohba
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 70: 99 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233120
Common Names
- Ruiliensis Impatiens
- Ruili Impatiens
- Ruili Balsam
Description
Impatiens ruiliensis (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 ruiliensis 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 ruiliensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens ruiliensis is a small, evergreen annual native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Impatiens ruiliensis
Impatiens ruiliensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of China.
Impatiens ruiliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens ruiliensis?
Impatiens ruiliensis
What type of plant is Impatiens ruiliensis?
It is a herb
Where is Impatiens ruiliensis 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,