Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ciliifolia
ID:
731014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grey-Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 206 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730347



Common Names

  • Impatiens Ciliifolia
  • Hairy-leaved Touch-me-not
  • Hairy-leaved Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens ciliifolia (also called 'Fringed Balsam', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is an annual herb with a succulent stem, and is native to India. It is found in moist habitats, and is often found growing in wet meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens ciliifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Impatiens ciliifolia sub. sinharajensis Grey-Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens ciliifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens ciliifolia 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 ciliifolia

Impatiens ciliifolia is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Impatiens ciliifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens ciliifolia?

Impatiens ciliifolia

What is the common name of Impatiens ciliifolia?

Fringed Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens ciliifolia?

Moist forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes

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,