Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
scripta
ID:
1142633

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Bull. Mens. 7(1): 78 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141971



Common Names

  • Scripta Jewelweed
  • Scripta Touch-me-not
  • Scripta Impatiens


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Description

Impatiens scripta (also called 'Scripted Balsam', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It has ovate or lanceolate leaves and yellow, white, or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens scripta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens scripta has white or pink flowers and small, black seeds. Seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens scripta is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Impatiens scripta

Impatiens scripta is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests.

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,