Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
talbotii
ID:
731710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 4: 42 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731043



Common Names

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


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Description

Impatiens talbotii (also called Talbot's 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 talbotii 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 talbotii is a white or pinkish-white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens talbotii is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It grows in moist forests and grasslands at altitudes of up to 3,000 m. It is a perennial herb with fleshy stems and leaves. The flowers are white and are borne in clusters. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Impatiens talbotii

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

Impatiens talbotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens talbotii?

Impatiens talbotii

What is the common name of Impatiens talbotii?

Talbot's Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens talbotii?

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,

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