Impatiens omeiana

Impatiens omeiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Balsaminaceae
Genus: Impatiens
Species:
I. omeiana
Binomial name
Impatiens omeiana

Impatiens omeiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is endemic to China, where it occurs in Sichuan.[1]

The wild plant is rhizomatous, growing up to half a meter tall, with large, yellow flowers.[2]

It is grown in cultivation as an ornamental plant. One common name is hardy impatiens.[3] Cultivars include 'Eco Hardy' and 'Ice Storm'.[4]

Sources

  1. ^ a b China Plant Specialist Group (2004). "Impatiens omeiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T46547A11066560. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46547A11066560.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Impatiens omeiana. Flora of China.
  3. ^ Impatiens omeiana. Missouri Botanical Garden.
  4. ^ Pitman, D. A Bevy Of Balsams. Pacific Horticulture 67(4) October, 2006.


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