Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ethiopica
ID:
731121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grey-Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 642 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730454

Common Names

  • Ethiopica Impatiens
  • Ethiopica Jewelweed
  • Ethiopica Touch-me-not

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Description

Impatiens ethiopica (also called Ethiopian Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit and has small, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens ethiopica is a flowering plant that is used in landscaping and for its ornamental value. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens ethiopica is white or pink with five petals, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens ethiopica is an herbaceous, annual plant native to tropical Africa. It is commonly grown as an ornamental in gardens and containers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Impatiens ethiopica

Impatiens ethiopica can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Impatiens ethiopica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens ethiopica?

Impatiens ethiopica

What is the common name of Impatiens ethiopica?

Ethiopian Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens ethiopica?

Forests and shrublands

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,