Impatiens verrucifer - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucifer
ID:
731792
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 29: t. 2856 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731125
Common Names
- Verrucifer Balsam
- Verrucifer Touch-me-not
- Verrucifer Jewelweed
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Impatiens verrucifer (also called Warty 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 verrucifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens verrucifer is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Impatiens verrucifer can be easily cultivated and propagated. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a warm, humid environment. The plant prefers a well-draining, moist soil and should be kept in partial shade.
Where to Find Impatiens verrucifer
Impatiens verrucifer can be found in the Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Impatiens verrucifer FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens verrucifer?
Impatiens verrucifer
What is the common name of Impatiens verrucifer?
Impatiens verrucifer
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens verrucifer?
Impatiens verrucifer is found in the tropical forests of South America.
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:104034-1: Based on the initial data import