Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
volkensii
ID:
731808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 253 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731141



Common Names

  • Volkensii Impatiens
  • Volkensii Balsam
  • Volkensii Touch-me-not


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Synonyms

  • Impatiens maxima Gilg [unknown]

Description

Impatiens volkensii (also called Volkens' Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in humid forests, riverbanks, and wet grasslands. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens volkensii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Impatiens volkensii sub. macrosepala Grey-Wilson & Frim.-Møll.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens volkensii is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens volkensii is easy to cultivate and propagate. 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 volkensii

Impatiens volkensii can be found in tropical rainforests in East Africa, including in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

Impatiens volkensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens volkensii?

Impatiens volkensii

What is the common name of Impatiens volkensii?

Volkens' Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens volkensii?

It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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,