Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
731738

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 120 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731071



Common Names

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


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Description

Impatiens tinctoria (also called Dye 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 tinctoria is used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Impatiens tinctoria sub. abyssinica (Hook.f.) Grey-Wilson
Impatiens tinctoria sub. elegantissima (Gilg) Grey-Wilson
Impatiens tinctoria sub. latifolia Grey-Wilson
Impatiens tinctoria sub. songeana Grey-Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens tinctoria 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens tinctoria can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Impatiens tinctoria

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

Impatiens tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens tinctoria?

Impatiens tinctoria

What type of plant is Impatiens tinctoria?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Impatiens tinctoria 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,