Impatiens halongensis

Impatiens halongensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Balsaminaceae
Genus:	Impatiens
Species:	I. halongensis
Binomial name
	Impatiens halongensis; Kiew & T.H.Nguyên[1]

Impatiens halongensis is a species of the family Balsaminaceae native to Vietnam. It was collected in Hạ Long Bay in 1999, for which the species is named.[2]

Description

Impatiens halongensis grows as a perennial plant. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green above and measure up to 10.5 centimetres (4 in) long. The flowers are white, with yellow edges sometimes tinged with green.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Impatiens halongensis is endemic to Vietnam, where is it is confined to the islands of Hạ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its habitat is in limestone soil.[2]

References

"Impatiens halongensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
Nguyen, Tien Hiep; Kiew, R. (2000). "New and interesting plants from Ha Long Bay, Vietnam" (PDF). Gardens' Bulletin Singapore. National Parks Board, Singapore Botanic Gardens. 52 (1): 196–198. Retrieved 22 July 2021.

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[POWO-1] "Impatiens halongensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 July 2021.

[Nguyên-2] Nguyen, Tien Hiep; Kiew, R. (2000). "New and interesting plants from Ha Long Bay, Vietnam" (PDF). Gardens' Bulletin Singapore. National Parks Board, Singapore Botanic Gardens. 52 (1): 196–198. Retrieved 22 July 2021.