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Impatiens omeiana

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Species of flowering plant

Impatiens omeiana
Conservation status

Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)
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
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Impatiens omeiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is endemic to China, where it occurs in Sichuan.

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

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

Sources

  1. ^ 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.
Taxon identifiers
Impatiens omeiana


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