Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
731366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner ex Hook.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 78: t. 4662 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730699

Common Names

  • Impatiens macrophylla
  • Large-leaved Balsam
  • Large-leaved Touch-me-not

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Description

Impatiens macrophylla (also called Large-Leaved Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Balsaminaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows to a height of about 30 cm, with white flowers and large, ovate leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Impatiens macrophylla are white or pinkish-white in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens macrophylla is a fast-growing, annual plant that can reach up to 1m in height. It is native to India and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation of Impatiens macrophylla is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Impatiens macrophylla

Impatiens macrophylla can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

Impatiens macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens macrophylla?

Impatiens macrophylla

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens macrophylla?

It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar

What are the common names of Impatiens macrophylla?

It is commonly known as large-leaved balsam, large-leaved touch-me-not, and large-leaved impatiens

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:374202-1: Based on the initial data import