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Impatiens walleriana (naturalised)
| Family Name: | Balsaminaceae |
| Common Name: | Buzzy Lizzy, Balsam, 凤仙花 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a bushy herbaceous plant growing up to 0.6m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are ovate to elliptical, with a typically toothed leaf margin. |
| Etymology | The genus 'Impatiens' is derived from a Latin word that refers to the explosive dehiscence of many Impatiens fruits. The specific epithet 'walleriana' recognizes Waller, a botanist who collected plants from the British Isles. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
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Others
| Master ID | 30616 |
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| Species ID | 4925 |
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