Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tongbiguanensis
ID:
1233780

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Akiyama & H.Ohba

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 70: 102 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233118

Common Names

  • Tongbiguanensis Impatiens
  • Tongbiguan Impatiens
  • Tongbiguan Balsam

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Description

Impatiens tongbiguanensis (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 tongbiguanensis 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 tongbiguanensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens tongbiguanensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Impatiens tongbiguanensis

Impatiens tongbiguanensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of China.

Impatiens tongbiguanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens tongbiguanensis?

Impatiens tongbiguanensis

What type of plant is Impatiens tongbiguanensis?

It is a herb

Where is Impatiens tongbiguanensis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50073937: Based on the initial data import
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.