Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
harae
ID:
731201

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Ohba & S.Akiyama

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 62: 368 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730534

Common Names

  • Harae Impatiens
  • Harae Balsam
  • Harae Touch-me-not

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Description

Impatiens harae (also called Hara's Jewelweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Nepal, and is found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens harae is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and hanging baskets. It is known for its bright colors and attractive foliage.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Impatiens harae var. micrantha (H.Hara) H.Ohba & S.Akiyama

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens harae is a bright yellow with a red center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens harae can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done through seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Impatiens harae

Impatiens harae is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Impatiens harae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens harae?

Impatiens harae

What is the common name of Impatiens harae?

Hara's Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens harae?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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,

References

Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Shinobu Akiyama (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Akiyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:933882-1: Based on the initial data import