Status:
valid
Authors:
Royle
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 151, t. 28 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284904
Common Names
- Impatiens bicolor
- Bicolor Impatiens
- Two-colored Impatiens
Description
Impatiens bicolor (also called Jewelweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to North America. It has bright yellow and orange flowers and is found in moist, shady areas such as stream banks and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens bicolor has small, white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens bicolor is a species of flowering plant native to India. It is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed sowing in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Impatiens bicolor
Impatiens bicolor is native to North America and can be found in temperate and subtropical moist montane forests.
Impatiens bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens bicolor?
Impatiens bicolor
What is the common name of Impatiens bicolor?
Garden Balsam
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens bicolor?
It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady areas
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,