Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
luteola
ID:
731362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tardieu

Source:
ksu

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 11: 175 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730695



Common Names

  • Impatiens luteola
  • Luteola Balsam
  • Luteola Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens luteola (also called Yellow Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows to a height of about 30 cm, with yellow flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens luteola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Impatiens luteola are yellow in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens luteola is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist soil mix in spring or early summer. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil.

Where to Find Impatiens luteola

Impatiens luteola can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

Impatiens luteola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens luteola?

Impatiens luteola

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens luteola?

It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar

What are the common names of Impatiens luteola?

It is commonly known as yellow balsam, yellow touch-me-not, and yellow impatiens

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,