Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
macrosepala
ID:
731368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 4: 55 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730701

Common Names

  • Impatiens macrosepala
  • Large-sepaled Balsam
  • Large-sepaled Touch-me-not

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Description

Impatiens macrosepala (also called Large-Sepaled 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 macrosepala 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 macrosepala 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 macrosepala 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 macrosepala 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 macrosepala

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

Impatiens macrosepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens macrosepala?

Impatiens macrosepala

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens macrosepala?

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

What are the common names of Impatiens macrosepala?

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