Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
sunkoshiensis
ID:
731706

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Akiyama, H.Ohba & Wakab.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bull. Univ. Mus. Univ. Tokyo 34: 77 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731039

Common Names

  • Busy Lizzie
  • Touch-me-not
  • Impatiens sunkoshiensis

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Description

Impatiens sunkoshiensis (also called Sunkoshi Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens sunkoshiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has bright, showy flowers and attractive foliage, making it a popular choice for gardeners. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens sunkoshiensis is a white or pinkish-white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens sunkoshiensis can be propagated through seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings and place them in moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Both methods should take around 2-3 weeks for the plants to germinate.

Where to Find Impatiens sunkoshiensis

Impatiens sunkoshiensis is found in the eastern Himalayas, from India to Nepal.

Impatiens sunkoshiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens sunkoshiensis?

Impatiens sunkoshiensis

What is the common name of Impatiens sunkoshiensis?

Sunkoshi Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens sunkoshiensis?

Moist, shaded forests in tropical 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

Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Shinobu Akiyama (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Akiyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959311-1: Based on the initial data import