Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
730920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
ksu

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Madras J. Lit. Sci. 5: 8 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730253

Common Names

  • Impatiens auriculata
  • Earleaf Jewelweed
  • Earleaf Touch-me-not

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Description

Impatiens auriculata (also called Earleaf Jewelweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens auriculata is a popular ornamental plant and is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens auriculata has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, black, shiny berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens auriculata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Impatiens auriculata

Impatiens auriculata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Impatiens auriculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens auriculata?

Impatiens auriculata

What is the common name of Impatiens auriculata?

Ear-Leaved Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens auriculata?

Moist forests in the Himalayas

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,