Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
arnottii
ID:
730909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
ksu

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 67 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730242



Common Names

  • Impatiens arnottii
  • Arnott's Balsam
  • Arnott's Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens arnottii (also called Arnott's Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading habit and produces white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens arnottii is a popular ornamental plant and is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens arnottii has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, black, shiny berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens arnottii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Impatiens arnottii

Impatiens arnottii is native to tropical Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, and Gabon. It can be found in lowland forests and along the edges of swamps and rivers.

Impatiens arnottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens arnottii?

Impatiens arnottii

What is the common name of Impatiens arnottii?

Arnott's Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens arnottii?

Moist forests in the Himalayas

Species in the Impatiens genus

Impatiens clavata, Impatiens pacifica, Impatiens academiae-moguntiae, Impatiens ambahatrensis, Impatiens ambanizanensis, Impatiens ampokafoensis, Impatiens andapensis, Impatiens ankaranensis, Impatiens bardotiae, Impatiens barthlottii, Impatiens befiananensis, Impatiens betsomangae, Impatiens carlsoniae, Impatiens druartii, Impatiens fianarantsoae, Impatiens georgei-schatzii, Impatiens guillaumetii, Impatiens haingosonii, Impatiens laurentii, Impatiens maevae, Impatiens mahalevonensis, Impatiens mamyi, Impatiens messmerae, Impatiens nanatonanensis, Impatiens nguruensis, Impatiens nicolliae, Impatiens nidus-apis, Impatiens nomenyae, Impatiens nosymangabensis, Impatiens nusbaumeri, Impatiens pachycaulon, Impatiens paranyi, Impatiens rakotomalazana, Impatiens rapanarivoi, Impatiens razanatsoa-charlei, Impatiens rupestris, Impatiens salifii, Impatiens saolana, Impatiens scenarioi, Impatiens tafononensis, Impatiens tsararavina, Impatiens tsingycola, Impatiens volatianae, Impatiens acaulis, Impatiens acehensis, Impatiens agumbeana, Impatiens ahernii, Impatiens alboflava, Impatiens alborosea, Impatiens aliciae,

Species in the Balsaminaceae family

Hydrocera triflora, Impatiens clavata, Impatiens pacifica, Impatiens academiae-moguntiae, Impatiens ambahatrensis, Impatiens ambanizanensis, Impatiens ampokafoensis, Impatiens andapensis, Impatiens ankaranensis, Impatiens bardotiae, Impatiens barthlottii, Impatiens befiananensis, Impatiens betsomangae, Impatiens carlsoniae, Impatiens druartii, Impatiens fianarantsoae, Impatiens georgei-schatzii, Impatiens guillaumetii, Impatiens haingosonii, Impatiens laurentii, Impatiens maevae, Impatiens mahalevonensis, Impatiens mamyi, Impatiens messmerae, Impatiens nanatonanensis, Impatiens nguruensis, Impatiens nicolliae, Impatiens nidus-apis, Impatiens nomenyae, Impatiens nosymangabensis, Impatiens nusbaumeri, Impatiens pachycaulon, Impatiens paranyi, Impatiens rakotomalazana, Impatiens rapanarivoi, Impatiens razanatsoa-charlei, Impatiens rupestris, Impatiens salifii, Impatiens saolana, Impatiens scenarioi, Impatiens tafononensis, Impatiens tsararavina, Impatiens tsingycola, Impatiens volatianae, Impatiens acaulis, Impatiens acehensis, Impatiens agumbeana, Impatiens ahernii, Impatiens alboflava, Impatiens alborosea,