Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
geniculata
ID:
1237000

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Inst. France , sér. 2, 67(2): 4 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236338



Common Names

  • Impatiens geniculata
  • Balsam
  • Busy Lizzie


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Description

Impatiens geniculata (also called Knee-joint Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is typically found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, and is characterized by its white and pink flowers, and its long, slender stems with a jointed knee-like structure.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens geniculata is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and beauty to gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and to boost the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens geniculata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens geniculata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by stem cuttings in spring or summer. It is also self-seeding and can spread rapidly.

Where to Find Impatiens geniculata

Impatiens geniculata is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Impatiens geniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens geniculata?

Impatiens geniculata

What is the common name of Impatiens geniculata?

Knotted Touch-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens geniculata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,