Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ecornuta
ID:
1413018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gerry Moore, Zika & Rushworth

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Novon 22(1): 60. 2012 [10 Jul 2012]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425483





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Description

Impatiens ecornuta (also called Horned Jewelweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the eastern United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and orange, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, open areas in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens ecornuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Impatiens ecornuta is yellow and five-petaled. The seed is black and round. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens ecornuta is an annual herb that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Impatiens ecornuta

Impatiens ecornuta is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.

Impatiens ecornuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens ecornuta?

Impatiens ecornuta

What is the common name of Impatiens ecornuta?

Horned Impatiens

What is the family of Impatiens ecornuta?

Balsaminaceae

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

Peter Francis Zika (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zika' in the authors string.
Gerry Moore (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gerry Moore' in the authors string.
Catherine A. Rushworth: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rushworth' in the authors string.