Impatiens omeiana
| Impatiens omeiana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus: | Impatiens |
| Species: | I. omeiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Impatiens omeiana | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Impatiens tubulosa f. omeiensis E.Pritz. | |
Impatiens omeiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is endemic to Sichuan in south-central China.[1]
The wild plant is rhizomatous, growing up to half a meter tall, with large, yellow flowers.[3]
It is grown in cultivation as an ornamental plant. One common name is hardy impatiens.[4] Cultivars include 'Eco Hardy' and 'Ice Storm'.[5]
Sources
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ "Impatiens omeiana Hook.f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Impatiens omeiana. Flora of China.
- ↑ Impatiens omeiana. Missouri Botanical Garden.
- ↑ Pitman, D. A Bevy Of Balsams. Pacific Horticulture 67(4) October, 2006.