Impatiens spathulata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
1240512
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.X.Xiong
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 34: 98 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239850
Common Names
- Impatiens
- Spathulata
- Spathulate Impatiens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Impatiens spathulata (also called Spathulate impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of impatiens native to China. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is found in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens spathulata is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide ground cover and to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens spathulata has small, white flowers that grow in clusters, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens spathulata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Impatiens spathulata
Impatiens spathulata is native to China and can be found in Sichuan Province.
Impatiens spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens spathulata?
Impatiens spathulata
What is the common name of Impatiens spathulata?
Spathulate Impatiens
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens spathulata?
It is found in moist forests in Southeast Asia
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-50104526: Based on the initial data import
Yuan Xin Xiong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Xiong' in the authors string.