Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tropaeolifolia
ID:
731761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff. ex Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 472 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731094



Common Names

  • Tropaeolifolia Balsam
  • Tropaeolifolia Touch-me-not
  • Tropaeolifolia Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens tropaeolifolia (also called Nasturtium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist and shady habitats, with its leaves shaped like the leaves of a nasturtium plant.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens tropaeolifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens tropaeolifolia is white with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens tropaeolifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Transplanting of seedlings should be done when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Impatiens tropaeolifolia

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

Impatiens tropaeolifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens tropaeolifolia?

Impatiens tropaeolifolia

What type of plant is Impatiens tropaeolifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Impatiens tropaeolifolia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2863334: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.