Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
clavicalcar
ID:
731020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 66: 64 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730353



Common Names

  • Clawed Jewelweed
  • Clawed Touch-me-not
  • Clawed Impatiens


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Description

Impatiens clavicalcar (also called Hooked Jewelweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Nepal, and is found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens clavicalcar has small, white flowers with five petals. The fruits are small, round, yellow-brown capsules. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens clavicalcar 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 clavicalcar

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

Impatiens clavicalcar FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens clavicalcar?

Impatiens clavicalcar

What is the common name of Impatiens clavicalcar?

Spurless Jewelweed

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens clavicalcar?

Moist woods, meadows, and stream banks

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,