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]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus: | Impatiens |
| Species: | I. omeiana |
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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
- China Plant Specialist Group. 2004. Impatiens omeiana. In: IUCN 2013. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. Downloaded on 04 July 2013.
- Impatiens omeiana. Flora of China.
- Impatiens omeiana. Missouri Botanical Garden.
- Pitman, D. A Bevy Of Balsams. Pacific Horticulture 67(4) October, 2006.
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