Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
diversifolia
ID:
731093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Wight & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. 1: 139 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730426



Common Names

  • Impatiens diversifolia
  • Varied-leaved Touch-me-not
  • Varied-leaved Balsam


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Synonyms

  • Impatiens arnottiana Miq. ex Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Impatiens malabarica J.G.Klein ex Wight & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Impatiens diversifolia (also called Variegated 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, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens diversifolia 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens diversifolia 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 diversifolia 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 diversifolia

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

Impatiens diversifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens diversifolia?

Impatiens diversifolia

What is the common name of Impatiens diversifolia?

Variegated Jewelweed

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens diversifolia?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2862417: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.