Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
noli-tangere
ID:
731458

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 938 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730791



Common Names

  • Impatiens noli-tangere
  • Touch-me-not Impatiens
  • Touch-me-not Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens noli-tangere (also called Touch-me-not, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers with a red-orange center and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens noli-tangere is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens noli-tangere has small, white flowers with yellow-green centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellow-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens noli-tangere can be propagated through seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Impatiens noli-tangere

Impatiens noli-tangere is native to the tropical rainforests of Thailand.

Impatiens noli-tangere FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens noli-tangere?

Impatiens noli-tangere

What is the common name of Impatiens noli-tangere?

Impatiens noli-tangere

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens noli-tangere?

Impatiens noli-tangere is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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,

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