Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
congolensis
ID:
731034

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.M.Schulze & R.Wilczek

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 186 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730367



Common Names

  • Congolensis Impatiens
  • Congolensis Jewelweed
  • Congolensis Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens congolensis (also called Congo Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is found in moist forests, grassy slopes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens congolensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Impatiens congolensis var. densifolia G.M.Schulze & R.Wilczek

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens congolensis 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 congolensis 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 congolensis

Impatiens congolensis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and can be found in the rainforests of the country.

Impatiens congolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens congolensis?

Impatiens congolensis

What is the common name of Impatiens congolensis?

Congolese Jewelweed

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens congolensis?

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,

References

Rudolf Wilczek (1903-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wilczek' in the authors string.
Georg Martin Schulze (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Schulze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103543-1: Based on the initial data import