Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lachnosperma
ID:
1142613

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Mém. 7(1): 41 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141951



Common Names

  • Touch-me-not
  • Jewelweed
  • Spotted Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens lachnosperma (also called Impatiens lachnosperma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens lachnosperma is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to thrive in moist, shady areas. It can also be used as a ground cover or in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens lachnosperma is usually white or pink with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens lachnosperma can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Impatiens lachnosperma

Impatiens lachnosperma can be found in Madagascar.

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,