Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
kraftii
ID:
731295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch., Wohlh. & Raheliv.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 25: 27 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730628



Common Names

  • Impatiens kraftii
  • Kraft's Impatiens
  • Kraft's Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens kraftii (also called Kraft'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 kraftii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright, showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens kraftii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, green fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings of this plant have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens kraftii 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 kraftii 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 kraftii

Impatiens kraftii can be found in the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Impatiens kraftii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens kraftii?

Impatiens kraftii

What is the family of Impatiens kraftii?

Balsaminaceae

What is the common name of Impatiens kraftii?

Kraft's balsam

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

Sébastien Wohlhauser: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wohlh.' in the authors string.
Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Marie Elisette Rahelivololona (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raheliv.' in the authors string.