Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
masoalensis
ID:
1142619

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Mém. 7(1): 33 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141957

Common Names

  • Masoalensis Jewelweed
  • Masoalensis Touch-me-not
  • Masoalensis Impatiens

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Description

Impatiens masoalensis (also called 'Masoala Balsam', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It has ovate or lanceolate leaves and yellow, white, or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens masoalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens masoalensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens masoalensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Impatiens masoalensis

Impatiens masoalensis can be found in Madagascar.

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,