Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
731180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 4: 155 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730513



Common Names

  • Impatiens Glauca
  • Glaucous Touch-me-not
  • Glaucous Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens glauca (also called Impatiens glaucus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens glauca is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and hanging baskets. It is known for its bright colors and attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens glauca is a white and yellow labellum with a long, thin, yellowish-green column. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens glauca can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done through seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Impatiens glauca

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

Impatiens glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens glauca?

Impatiens glauca

What is the common name of Impatiens glauca?

Glaucous Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens glauca?

It is native to the Himalayas, India, and China

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:374113-1: Based on the initial data import