Impatiens cecilii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cecilii
ID:
731000
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 101 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730333
Common Names
- Impatiens Cecilii
- Cecil's Touch-me-not
- Cecil's Jewelweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Impatiens cecilii (also called 'Cecil's balsam', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to India and is found in moist and shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens cecilii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens cecilii is a white or pinkish-white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Impatiens cecilii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be 4-6 inches long and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Impatiens cecilii
Impatiens cecilii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.
Impatiens cecilii FAQ
What are the common names of Impatiens cecilii?
Common names of Impatiens cecilii include Cecili's balsam and African touch-me-not.
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens cecilii?
Impatiens cecilii is native to tropical Africa.
What is the growth habit of Impatiens cecilii?
Impatiens cecilii is an annual plant that grows up to 3 feet tall and has a spreading, bushy habit.
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,
References
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103516-1: Based on the initial data import