Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
jurpia
ID:
731263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.º 4761 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730596

Common Names

  • Jurpia Impatiens
  • Jurpia Balsam
  • Jurpia Touch-me-not

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Description

Impatiens jurpia (also called Jurp's Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is native to India and Nepal. It is found in moist, shady places, such as forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens jurpia is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens jurpia is white or pink with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens jurpia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 18-21°C (65-70°F).

Where to Find Impatiens jurpia

Impatiens jurpia is native to the Himalayas, from India to Nepal.

Impatiens jurpia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens jurpia?

Impatiens jurpia

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens jurpia?

It is found in moist, shady forests in Myanmar.

What are the characteristics of Impatiens jurpia?

It is an annual herb with white or pink flowers and long, narrow leaves.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2862648: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.