Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
kamerunensis
ID:
731267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22: 51 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730600

Common Names

  • Impatiens Kamerunensis
  • Kamerun Touch-me-not
  • Kamerun Jewelweed

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Synonyms

  • Impatiens pleistantha Gilg [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Impatiens kamerunensis sub. obanensis (Keay) Grey-Wilson
Impatiens kamerunensis var. parvifolia Grey-Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens kamerunensis is yellow with a red center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens kamerunensis 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 kamerunensis

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

Impatiens kamerunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens kamerunensis?

Impatiens kamerunensis

What is the common name of Impatiens kamerunensis?

Kamerun Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens kamerunensis?

It is native to Cameroon

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,