Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
veerapazhasii
ID:
749983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ratheesh, Sujanapal & Meera

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 154 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749316

Common Names

  • Impatiens Veerapazhasii
  • Veerapazhasii Impatiens
  • Veerapazhasii

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Description

Impatiens veerapazhasii (also called Veerapazhani Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady areas. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens veerapazhasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens veerapazhasii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens veerapazhasii is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or seeds. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Impatiens veerapazhasii

Impatiens veerapazhasii is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the Western Ghats.

Impatiens veerapazhasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens veerapazhasii?

Impatiens veerapazhasii

What is the family of Impatiens veerapazhasii?

Balsaminaceae

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens veerapazhasii?

Forests and shrublands

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

P. Sujanapal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sujanapal' in the authors string.
M.K. Ratheesh Narayanan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ratheesh' in the authors string.
R. Meera Raj: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meera' in the authors string.