Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
polyceras
ID:
1142675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex W.W.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 340 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142013



Common Names

  • Impatiens Polyceras
  • Polyceras Jewelweed
  • Polyceras Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens polyceras (also called Himalayan Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens polyceras is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens polyceras is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens polyceras is a perennial shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Impatiens polyceras

Impatiens polyceras is native to the Himalayas and can be found in Nepal, India, and Bhutan.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-3100462: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.