Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
odontopetala
ID:
1275468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 11: 90 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274806



Common Names

  • Touch-me-not
  • Impatient
  • Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens odontopetala (also called Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a rosette of leaves and small, white, pink or purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens odontopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens odontopetala is a bright purple color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens odontopetala is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae, native to China. It is an evergreen perennial with a spreading habit, growing to 30 cm tall and wide. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centres, blooming from late spring to early autumn. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a cold frame or greenhouse.

Where to Find Impatiens odontopetala

Impatiens odontopetala is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Impatiens odontopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens odontopetala?

Impatiens odontopetala

What is the common name of Impatiens odontopetala?

Impatiens odontopetala

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens odontopetala?

Forests of eastern Himalayas

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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