Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
wawuensis
ID:
1334116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bo Ding & S.X.Yu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 273: 294 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346570

Common Names

  • Impatiens wawuensis
  • Wawuensis Impatiens
  • Wawuensian Impatiens

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Description

Impatiens wawuensis (also called Wawu Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to China. It has alternate, oblong leaves and can grow up to 30 cm tall. It prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens wawuensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens wawuensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a long spur. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens wawuensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Impatiens wawuensis

Impatiens wawuensis is native to China and can be found in the mountainous regions of the country.

Impatiens wawuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens wawuensis?

Impatiens wawuensis

What type of plant is Impatiens wawuensis?

It is a herb

Where is Impatiens wawuensis found?

It is found in the Sichuan Province of 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

Sheng Xiang Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.X.Yu' in the authors string.
Bo Ding: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bo Ding' in the authors string.