Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
oncidioides
ID:
731476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl. ex Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1909: 11 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730809



Common Names

  • Impatiens Oncidioides
  • Oncidium Jewelweed
  • Oncidium Touch-Me-Not


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Description

Impatiens oncidioides (also called Oncidium Jewelweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and parts of China. It has small, bright yellow flowers with a red-orange center and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens oncidioides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens oncidioides is pink in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are thin and tall with a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens oncidioides is a hardy perennial that can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Impatiens oncidioides

Impatiens oncidioides is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Impatiens oncidioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens oncidioides?

Impatiens oncidioides

What is the family of Impatiens oncidioides?

Balsaminaceae

What is the common name of Impatiens oncidioides?

Oncidium Touch-me-not

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103835-1: Based on the initial data import