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Busy Lizzie

Impatiens walleriana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Balsaminaceae ›Genus: Impatiens

About

Impatiens walleriana (syn. Impatiens sultanii), also known as busy Lizzie (United Kingdom), balsam, sultana, or simply impatiens, is a species of the genus Impatiens, native to eastern Africa from Kenya to Mozambique. It is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant growing to 15–60 cm (6–24 in) tall, with broad lanceolate leaves 3–12 cm long and 2–5 cm broad. Leaves are mostly alternate, although they may be opposite near the top of the plant. The flowers are profusely borne, 2–5 cm diameter, with...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Busy Lizzie?
The scientific name of Busy Lizzie is Impatiens walleriana.
What is the conservation status of Busy Lizzie?
The Busy Lizzie has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Busy Lizzie belong to?
Busy Lizzie belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Busy Lizzie belong to?
Busy Lizzie belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Busy Lizzie belong to?
Busy Lizzie belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Busy Lizzie belong to?
Busy Lizzie belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does Busy Lizzie belong to?
Busy Lizzie belongs to the family Balsaminaceae.
What genus does Busy Lizzie belong to?
Busy Lizzie belongs to the genus Impatiens.