Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
sulcata
ID:
731703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 2: 458 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731036



Common Names

  • Busy Lizzie
  • Touch-me-not
  • Impatiens sulcata


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Description

Impatiens sulcata (also called Grooved Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens sulcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has bright, showy flowers and attractive foliage, making it a popular choice for gardeners. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens sulcata 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 sulcata 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 sulcata

Impatiens sulcata is native to the eastern Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Impatiens sulcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens sulcata?

Impatiens sulcata

What is the common name of Impatiens sulcata?

Sulcate Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens sulcata?

Moist, shaded forests in tropical Asia

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,