Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
731536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 425 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730869



Common Names

  • Polyantha Impatiens
  • Polyantha Balsam
  • Polyantha Touch-me-not


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Synonyms

  • Impatiens richardsiae Launert [unknown]

Description

Impatiens polyantha (also called Many-flowered 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 polyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens polyantha is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons, two small leaves, and a few root hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens polyantha 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 polyantha

Impatiens polyantha can be found in the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Impatiens polyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens polyantha?

Impatiens polyantha

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens polyantha?

Impatiens polyantha is native to Thailand.

What are the common names of Impatiens polyantha?

Impatiens polyantha is also known as Many-flowered Impatiens.

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,