Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
yangshanensis
ID:
1322774

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Q.Dong & F.W.Xing

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 49: 75 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335228

Common Names

  • Impatiens yangshanensis
  • Yangshan Impatiens
  • Yangshan Balsam

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Description

Impatiens yangshanensis (also called Yangshan Impatiens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is an herbaceous annual growing up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to China, and it is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens yangshanensis is an attractive flowering plant with delicate white and pink flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping for its attractive blooms and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil and light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens yangshanensis has yellow flowers with a single ring of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens yangshanensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of the plant and divide them into smaller clumps. Replant the divided clumps in a sunny or partially shaded location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Impatiens yangshanensis

Impatiens yangshanensis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Impatiens yangshanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens yangshanensis?

Impatiens yangshanensis

What type of plant is Impatiens yangshanensis?

Flower

Where is Impatiens yangshanensis found?

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

Fu Wu Xing (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Xing' in the authors string.
An-Qiang Dong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Q.Dong' in the authors string.