Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
wilksiana
ID:
747354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stévart, S.B.Janssens & Eb.Fisch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1513 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746687

Common Names

  • Impatiens wilksiana
  • Wilks' Impatiens
  • Wilks Impatiens

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Description

Impatiens wilksiana (also called Wilks' Impatiens, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and is found in open forests, woodlands and heathlands. It has bright pink flowers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens wilksiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens wilksiana has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens wilksiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting from the parent plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light for best results.

Where to Find Impatiens wilksiana

Impatiens wilksiana is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim.

Impatiens wilksiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens wilksiana?

Impatiens wilksiana

What is the common name of Impatiens wilksiana?

Wilks' Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens wilksiana?

Dry sclerophyll forest

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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Tariq Stévart (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stévart' in the authors string.
Steven B. Janssens: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Janssens' in the authors string.