Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
goughii
ID:
731185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
ksu

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Ill. Ind. Bot. 1: 160 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730518



Common Names

  • Impatiens Goughii
  • Gough's Touch-me-not
  • Gough's Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens goughii (also called Gough's Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit and has small, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens goughii 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 goughii 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 goughii 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 goughii

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

Impatiens goughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens goughii?

Impatiens goughii

What is the common name of Impatiens goughii?

Gough's Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens goughii?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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,