Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
curtisii
ID:
731056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 4: 55 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730389



Common Names

  • Curtisii Impatiens
  • Curtisii Jewelweed
  • Curtisii Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens curtisii (also called Curtis' 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 curtisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for topiary. The leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens curtisii is white or pink with five petals, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens curtisii is a perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal pruning.

Where to Find Impatiens curtisii

Impatiens curtisii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.

Impatiens curtisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens curtisii?

Impatiens curtisii

What is the common name of Impatiens curtisii?

Curtis' Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens curtisii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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,