Impatiens sarawakensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarawakensis
ID:
731642
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Shimizu
Source:
ksu
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 437 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730975
Common Names
- Impatiens Sarawakensis
- Sarawakensis Impatiens
- Impatiens Sarawakens
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Impatiens sarawakensis (also called 'Sarawak Balsam', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is an annual herb with a succulent stem, and is native to Malaysia. It is found in moist habitats, and is often found growing in wet meadows and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens sarawakensis 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
Impatiens sarawakensis has small, white flowers with yellow-green centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellow-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens sarawakensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to Malaysia and is found in moist forests and grasslands at altitudes of up to 1,000 m. It is a perennial herb with fleshy stems and leaves. The flowers are white and are borne in clusters. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Impatiens sarawakensis
Impatiens sarawakensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.
Impatiens sarawakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens sarawakensis?
Impatiens sarawakensis
What is the common name of Impatiens sarawakensis?
Balsam
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens sarawakensis?
Forests and grasslands
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
Tatemi Shimizu (1932-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Shimizu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:995972-1: Based on the initial data import