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Impatiens repens
| Family Name: | Balsaminaceae |
| Common Name: | Creeping Impatiens, Golden Dragon, Yellow Impatiens |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Weeping / Pendulous |
| Maximum Height | 1.2 m to 1.8 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Sri Lanka, India |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous plant with a sprawling or trailing growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Small, light green leaves are approximately triangular with rounded edges. |
| Stems | Round, fleshy stems are bright purplish red. |
| Flowers | Bright yellow flowers are similar to those of the snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus). They are bilaterally symmetrical and composed of triangular petals with frilly edges. The outer surface of the floral tube is densely covered in short, white hairs. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Individual Flower Shape | Labiate / Lipped |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 124 |
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| Species ID | 1420 |
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