Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
sidiformis
ID:
731670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 26: 40 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731003



Common Names

  • Sidiformis Impatiens
  • Sidiformis Touch-me-not
  • Sidiformis Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens sidiformis (also called Sidi Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has lance-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens sidiformis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, as a poultice for wounds, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens sidiformis is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, round capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens sidiformis 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 and place them in moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Both methods should take around 2-3 weeks for the plants to germinate.

Where to Find Impatiens sidiformis

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

Impatiens sidiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens sidiformis?

Impatiens sidiformis

What type of plant is Impatiens sidiformis?

It is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Impatiens sidiformis found?

It is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Marie Elisette Rahelivololona (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raheliv.' in the authors string.