Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
atrolineata
ID:
1237013

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Inst. France , sér. 2, 67(2): 15 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236351



Common Names

  • Impatiens atrolineata
  • Atrolineata Impatiens
  • Impatiens Atrolineata Plant


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Description

Impatiens atrolineata (also called 'Purple Jewelweed', among many other common names) is an annual plant with purple flowers. It is native to North America and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens atrolineata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens atrolineata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens atrolineata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by stem cuttings in spring or summer. It is also self-seeding and can spread rapidly.

Where to Find Impatiens atrolineata

Impatiens atrolineata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Impatiens atrolineata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens atrolineata?

Impatiens atrolineata

What is the common name of Impatiens atrolineata?

Dark-lined Touch-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens atrolineata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,