Status:
valid
Authors:
V.B.Sreek., Hareesh, Dantas & Sujanapal
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 207: 292 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343220
Description
Impatiens sahyadrica (also called 'Crimson Jewel', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has bright red flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens sahyadrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens sahyadrica has bright pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens sahyadrica is an annual herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Impatiens sahyadrica
Impatiens sahyadrica is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Impatiens sahyadrica FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Impatiens sahyadrica?
Impatiens sahyadrica prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
What is the ideal humidity for Impatiens sahyadrica?
Impatiens sahyadrica prefers a humidity level of 40-60%.
What type of light does Impatiens sahyadrica need?
Impatiens sahyadrica prefers bright, indirect light.
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
P. Sujanapal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sujanapal' in the authors string.
K.J. Dantas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dantas' in the authors string.