Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
gasterocheila
ID:
1275465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 272 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274803

Common Names

  • Touch-me-not
  • Impatient
  • Jewelweed

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Description

Impatiens gasterocheila (also called Impatiens, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a rosette of leaves and small, white, pink or purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens gasterocheila is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and can be used to add color and texture to the landscape. It is also known to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens gasterocheila has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short stems and round, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens gasterocheila is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Impatiens gasterocheila

Impatiens gasterocheila is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Impatiens gasterocheila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens gasterocheila?

Impatiens gasterocheila

What is the common name of Impatiens gasterocheila?

Impatiens gasterocheila

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens gasterocheila?

Forests of eastern 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,

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