Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
holocentra
ID:
1259856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 647 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259194



Common Names

  • Impatiens
  • Busy Lizzie
  • Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens holocentra (also called Whole Jewelweed, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to India and Nepal. It has a thick, succulent stem and is covered with small, yellow and white flowers. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests, grasslands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens holocentra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ability to tolerate low light levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens holocentra has small, white and yellow flowers that are fragrant and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens holocentra is a perennial herb native to China. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Impatiens holocentra

Impatiens holocentra can be found in the southeastern United States.

Impatiens holocentra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens holocentra?

Impatiens holocentra

What type of plant is Impatiens holocentra?

Herb

Where is Impatiens holocentra commonly found?

South America

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,

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