Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cothurnoides
ID:
731044

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.C.Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 281 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730377



Common Names

  • Cothurnoides Impatiens
  • Cothurnoides Jewelweed
  • Cothurnoides Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens cothurnoides (also called Booted Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. It is found in moist forests, grassy slopes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens cothurnoides 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens cothurnoides 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 cothurnoides is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. The plant will spread by underground rhizomes and can become invasive in some areas.

Where to Find Impatiens cothurnoides

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

Impatiens cothurnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens cothurnoides?

Impatiens cothurnoides

What is the common name of Impatiens cothurnoides?

Booted Jewelweed

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens cothurnoides?

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,

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