Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
orchioides
ID:
731480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Madras J. Lit. Sci. , ser. 3, 1: 41 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730813



Common Names

  • Impatiens Orchioides
  • Orchid Jewelweed
  • Orchid Touch-Me-Not


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens orchioides 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 orchioides is yellow 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 orchioides 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 orchioides

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

Impatiens orchioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens orchioides?

Impatiens orchioides

What is the family of Impatiens orchioides?

Balsaminaceae

What is the common name of Impatiens orchioides?

Orchid-like 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,