Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
impatiens
ID:
587667

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 655 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586999

Common Names

  • Narrow-leaved Bittercress
  • Narrow-leaved Cress
  • Narrow-leaved Toothwort

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Synonyms

  • Cardamine apetala Gilib. [unknown]
  • Cardamine apetala Moench [unknown]
  • Cardamine basisagittata W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Cardamine brachycarpa Opiz [unknown]
  • Cardamine dasycarpa M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Cardamine glaphyropoda O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cardamine glaphyropoda crenata T.Y.Cheo & R.C.Fang [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens acutifolia Knaf [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens angustifolia O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens dasycarpa (M.Bieb.) T.Y.Cheo & R.C.Fang [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens eriocarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens fumaria H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens humilis Peterm. [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens longipes Hatus. [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens microphylla O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens minor Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens obtusifolia Knaf [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens pilosa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens tenuissima Honda [unknown]
  • Cardamine miyabei Matsum. [unknown]
  • Cardamine nakaiana H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Cardamine saxatilis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cardamine senanensis Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Crucifera impatiens E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Ghinia impatiens Bubani [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens impatiens [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens impatiens [unknown]
  • Cardamine impatiens elongata O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Cardamine impatiens (also called Narrow-leaved Bittercress, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has white flowers with four petals. It grows in moist, shady habitats and is often found in woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cardamine impatiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a groundcover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cardamine impatiens sub. pectinata (Pall. ex DC.) Stoj. & Stef.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cardamine impatiens has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardamine impatiens can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can also be grown in full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is a short-lived perennial and may need to be replanted every few years.

Where to Find Cardamine impatiens

Cardamine impatiens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Cardamine impatiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardamine impatiens?

Cardamine impatiens

What is the common name of Cardamine impatiens?

Narrow-leaved Bittercress

What is the habitat of Cardamine impatiens?

It is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams, usually in soils with high calcium content.

Species in the Cardamine genus

Cardamine holmgrenii, Cardamine hupingshanensis, Cardamine abchasica, Cardamine acris, Cardamine africana, Cardamine alberti, Cardamine altaica, Cardamine altigena, Cardamine amara, Cardamine ambigua, Cardamine anemonoides, Cardamine angulata, Cardamine angustata, Cardamine anhuiensis, Cardamine apennina, Cardamine appendiculata, Cardamine arakiana, Cardamine argentina, Cardamine armoracioides, Cardamine asarifolia, Cardamine astoniae, Cardamine auriculata, Cardamine balnearia, Cardamine battagliae, Cardamine bellidifolia, Cardamine bilobata, Cardamine bipinnata, Cardamine blaisdellii, Cardamine bodinieri, Cardamine bonariensis, Cardamine bradei, Cardamine breweri, Cardamine bulbifera, Cardamine bulbosa, Cardamine calcicola, Cardamine caldeirarum, Cardamine californica, Cardamine calthifolia, Cardamine carnosa, Cardamine caroides, Cardamine castellana, Cardamine changbaiana, Cardamine chelidonia, Cardamine chenopodiifolia, Cardamine cheotaiyienii, Cardamine chilensis, Cardamine chiriensis, Cardamine circaeoides, Cardamine concatenata, Cardamine conferta,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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