Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
quadrisepala
ID:
731582

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Wilczek & G.M.Schulze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 185 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730915



Common Names

  • Quadrisepala Impatiens
  • Quadrisepala Touch-me-not
  • Quadrisepala Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens quadrisepala (also called Four-Sepaled 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 quadrisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens quadrisepala is a bright pink 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 quadrisepala is a herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in early spring. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The plant can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Impatiens quadrisepala

Impatiens quadrisepala can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Impatiens quadrisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens quadrisepala?

Impatiens quadrisepala

What is the family of Impatiens quadrisepala?

Balsaminaceae

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens quadrisepala?

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,

References

Rudolf Wilczek (1903-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wilczek' in the authors string.
Georg Martin Schulze (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Schulze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103906-1: Based on the initial data import