Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 4, 10: 256 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274788
Common Names
- Touch-me-not
- Impatient
- Jewelweed
Description
Impatiens ernstii (also called Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a rosette of leaves and small, white, pink or purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens ernstii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and can be used to add color and texture to the landscape. It is also known to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens ernstii has small, white flowers, each with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens ernstii is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Impatiens ernstii
Impatiens ernstii is native to the Himalayas.
Impatiens ernstii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens ernstii?
Impatiens ernstii
What is the common name of Impatiens ernstii?
Ernst's Impatiens
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens ernstii?
It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady areas
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,