Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
731733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 4: 128 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731066



Common Names

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


Searching for Impatiens thomsonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Impatiens thomsonii (also called Thomson'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 thomsonii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, as a poultice for wounds, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Impatiens thomsonii sub. aitchisonii (Hook.f.) Grey-Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens thomsonii is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round and has a light brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Impatiens thomsonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens thomsonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but may require more frequent watering. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Impatiens thomsonii

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

Impatiens thomsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens thomsonii?

Impatiens thomsonii

What type of plant is Impatiens thomsonii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Impatiens thomsonii native to?

Northeast India

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