Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
porrecta
ID:
731540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Numer. List [Wallich] n. 7275. 1832

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730873



Common Names

  • Porrecta Impatiens
  • Porrecta Balsam
  • Porrecta Touch-me-not


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Synonyms

  • Impatiens bella Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]

Description

Impatiens porrecta (also called Erect 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 porrecta is a flowering plant that is used in landscaping and for its ornamental value. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens porrecta 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 porrecta can be propagated through seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Impatiens porrecta

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

Impatiens porrecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens porrecta?

Impatiens porrecta

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens porrecta?

Impatiens porrecta is native to Thailand.

What are the common names of Impatiens porrecta?

Impatiens porrecta is also known as Erect 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,

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