Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
volatianae
ID:
510249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 29: 330 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509581



Common Names

  • Volatiana's Touch-me-not
  • Impatiens volatianae
  • Touch-me-not


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Description

Impatiens volatianae (also called Madagascar Jewelweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests. It is an annual herb with small white flowers and a spreading habit.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens volatianae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens volatianae has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens volatianae is a tender perennial that is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Impatiens volatianae

Impatiens volatianae can be found in Madagascar.

Impatiens volatianae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens volatianae?

Impatiens volatianae

What is the common name of Impatiens volatianae?

Volatian Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens volatianae?

Moist woods and thickets

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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Marie Elisette Rahelivololona (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raheliv.' in the authors string.