Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
peltata
ID:
731506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 249 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730839



Common Names

  • Impatiens Peltata
  • Shield Jewelweed
  • Shield Touch-Me-Not


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Description

Impatiens peltata (also called Shield Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single, erect stem and grows to a height of about 30 cm. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and are arranged in opposite pairs. It has yellow to orange flowers with five petals. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens peltata 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 peltata is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, green, and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens peltata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Impatiens peltata

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

Impatiens peltata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens peltata?

Impatiens peltata

What is the family of Impatiens peltata?

Balsaminaceae

What is the common name of Impatiens peltata?

Shield-shaped 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,