Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pyrhotricha
ID:
731580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 397 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730913



Common Names

  • Pyrhotricha Impatiens
  • Pyrhotricha Touch-me-not
  • Pyrhotricha Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens pyrhotricha (also called Fire-Haired Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is an annual herb with a prostrate stem and small, white flowers. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It grows in moist, shady places in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens pyrhotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Impatiens pyrrhotricha var. grandis Grey-Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens pyrhotricha is a bright yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens pyrhotricha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Impatiens pyrhotricha

Impatiens pyrhotricha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.

Impatiens pyrhotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens pyrhotricha?

Impatiens pyrhotricha

What is the family of Impatiens pyrhotricha?

Balsaminaceae

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens pyrhotricha?

Tropical forests

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,