Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
gautieri
ID:
1267988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 24: 273 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267326



Common Names

  • Impatiens Gautieri
  • Gautieri Impatiens
  • Gautieri Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens gautieri (also called 'Gautier's Balsam', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is an annual herb with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers with a purple center. The flowers bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens gautieri has been used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens gautieri has white, pink or purple flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens gautieri is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist.

Where to Find Impatiens gautieri

Impatiens gautieri can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Impatiens gautieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens gautieri?

Impatiens gautieri

What is the common name of Impatiens gautieri?

Gautier's Impatiens

What type of plant is Impatiens gautieri?

Herb

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 tro-50226041: Based on the initial data import
Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Marie Elisette Rahelivololona (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raheliv.' in the authors string.