Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
aurella
ID:
730919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 28(1): 34. 1901 [31 Jan 1901]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730252



Common Names

  • Impatiens aurella
  • Golden Jewelweed
  • Golden Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens aurella (also called Golden Jewelweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens aurella 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 aurella 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 aurella 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 aurella

Impatiens aurella is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Impatiens aurella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens aurella?

Impatiens aurella

What is the common name of Impatiens aurella?

Golden Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens aurella?

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,

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