Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
microceras
ID:
731407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 16: 109 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730740

Common Names

  • Microceras Impatiens
  • Impatiens Microceras
  • Microceras Busy Lizzie

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Description

Impatiens microceras (also called Microceras Touch-me-not, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to the Eastern Himalayas, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens microceras 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 flower of Impatiens microceras is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, spiky plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens microceras can be propagated through seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Impatiens microceras

Impatiens microceras can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

Impatiens microceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens microceras?

Impatiens microceras

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens microceras?

Tropical rainforests of India

What type of soil is best for Impatiens microceras?

Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

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,