IMPATIENS CHARISMA
Author:
P. Suksathan & K. Keeratikiat, 2009
Family:
BALSAMINACEAE
Origin:
Elevation:
Publisher:
Suksathan & Keerat. (2009). In: Gard. Bull. Singapore 61(1): 162.
Collection number:
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Thickness:
15 Centimetres
Height:
20 Centimetres
Propagate:
Seeds
CITES:
Synonyms:
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This member of the Balsaminaceae family was given this name by Piyakaset Suksathan and Kaweesak Keeratikiat in 2009. It is found in Kanchanaburi in the western Thailand, growing in a well drained but rich soil with quite some water and not much sun if any. The caudex can grow to fifteen centimetres in diameter, the entire plant to 20 centimetres in height. The flowers are yellow.
The genera name means 'impatience', referring to the fruits which pops when ripe and touched. The species name means 'respect and loyalty' earned by the performance of good deeds, is dedicated to the beloved king, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX of Thailand, The flower by Saroj Ruchisansaku, Mrimpatiens.com.
Flower
Yellow
Soil
Mix - Rich
Water
Maximum
Sun
Minimum - Medium
