Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
unguiculata
ID:
1323924

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Liu & Y.Y.Cong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 50: 165 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336378

Common Names

  • Impatiens unguiculata
  • Nailhead Impatiens
  • Horseweed

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Description

Impatiens unguiculata (also called Nail-Flowered Balsam, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Africa. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens unguiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens unguiculata is a white or pink 5-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens unguiculata is an annual plant that is best grown in partial shade and moist soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. The seeds should be planted in the spring and will bloom in the summer.

Where to Find Impatiens unguiculata

Impatiens unguiculata can be found in the Himalayas and East Asia.

Impatiens unguiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens unguiculata?

Impatiens unguiculata

Where is Impatiens unguiculata found?

Impatiens unguiculata is found in India.

What is the growth habit of Impatiens unguiculata?

Impatiens unguiculata is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall.

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

Ke Ming Liu (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Liu' in the authors string.
Yi Yan Cong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Cong' in the authors string.