Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tuberifera
ID:
731765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
ksu

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 15: 116 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731098



Common Names

  • Tuberifera Balsam
  • Tuberifera Touch-me-not
  • Tuberifera Jewelweed


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Description

Impatiens tuberifera (also called Tuberous Touch-me-not, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist and shady habitats, with its leaves having tuberous roots.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens tuberifera 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 tuberifera 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 tuberifera 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 tuberifera

Impatiens tuberifera is native to tropical Africa.

Impatiens tuberifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens tuberifera?

Impatiens tuberifera

What type of plant is Impatiens tuberifera?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Impatiens tuberifera 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,