Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
clavicornu
ID:
731022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 32(I): 271 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730355



Common Names

  • Horned Jewelweed
  • Horned Touch-me-not
  • Horned Impatiens


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Description

Impatiens clavicornu (also called Horned 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 clavicornu 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 clavicornu 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 clavicornu is a perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a warm, sunny location with well-draining soil. The seedlings should be thinned to the desired spacing and kept moist until established. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Impatiens clavicornu

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

Impatiens clavicornu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens clavicornu?

Impatiens clavicornu

What is the common name of Impatiens clavicornu?

Horned Jewelweed

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens clavicornu?

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,