Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
toppinii
ID:
731745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1920: 353 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731078



Common Names

  • Toppin's Balsam
  • Toppin's Touch-me-not
  • Toppin's Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens toppinii (also called Toppin'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 toppinii 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 toppinii 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 toppinii 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 toppinii

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

Impatiens toppinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens toppinii?

Impatiens toppinii

What type of plant is Impatiens toppinii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Impatiens toppinii 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,