Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
diepenhorstii
ID:
731087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 397 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730420



Common Names

  • Impatiens diepenhorstii
  • Diepenhorst's Touch-me-not
  • Diepenhorst's Balsam


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Description

Impatiens diepenhorstii (also called Diepenhorst's Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit and has small, pink flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens diepenhorstii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Impatiens diepenhorstii var. intermedia Grey-Wilson
Impatiens diepenhorstii var. brevicornu Grey-Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens diepenhorstii is white to pink in colour, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens diepenhorstii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Impatiens diepenhorstii

Impatiens diepenhorstii is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Impatiens diepenhorstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens diepenhorstii?

Impatiens diepenhorstii

What is the common name of Impatiens diepenhorstii?

Diepenhorst's Jewelweed

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens diepenhorstii?

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,