Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
johnsiana
ID:
1323495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ratheesh, Sunil & Anil Kumar

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 6: 113 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335949



Common Names

  • Impatiens Johnsiana
  • Johnsiana Impatiens
  • Impatiens Johnsiana


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Description

Impatiens johnsiana (also called 'John's touch-me-not', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has a soft, succulent stem. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate in shape, with entire margins. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens johnsiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Impatiens johnsiana is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens johnsiana is an annual herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Impatiens johnsiana

Impatiens johnsiana is native to India and can be found in the wild in the forests of India.

Impatiens johnsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens johnsiana?

Impatiens johnsiana

What is the common name of Impatiens johnsiana?

Johns' Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens johnsiana?

Tropical rainforests

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

N. Anil Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anil Kumar' in the authors string.
Chandrasseril Narayanan Sunil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunil' in the authors string.
M.K. Ratheesh Narayanan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ratheesh' in the authors string.