Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
irvingii
ID:
731249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 300 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730582



Common Names

  • Irving's Impatiens
  • Irving's Balsam
  • Irving's Touch-me-not


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Synonyms

  • Impatiens villoso-calcarata Warb. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Impatiens guineensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Impatiens kirkii Hook.f. ex Oliv. [unknown]
  • Impatiens kirkii hypoleuca Welwitsch ex Hiern [unknown]
  • Impatiens thonneri De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]

Description

Impatiens irvingii (also called Irving's Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is native to India and Nepal. It is found in moist, shady places, such as forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens irvingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens irvingii is white or pink with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens irvingii is a fast-growing, annual plant that can reach up to 1m in height. It is native to India and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation of Impatiens irvingii is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Impatiens irvingii

Impatiens irvingii is native to the Himalayas, from India to Nepal.

Impatiens irvingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens irvingii?

Impatiens irvingii

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens irvingii?

It is found in moist, shady forests in China.

What are the characteristics of Impatiens irvingii?

It is an annual herb with white or pink flowers and long, narrow leaves.

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 kew-2862630: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.