Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
silvestrii
ID:
1229019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pamp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 17: 424 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228357

Common Names

  • Impatiens silvestrii
  • Silvestrii Impatiens
  • Silvestrii Touch-Me-Not

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Description

Impatiens silvestrii (also called Silvery Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has short, upright stems, with small, white flowers. It grows in meadows and grasslands, preferring moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens silvestrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Impatiens silvestrii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens silvestrii is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Impatiens silvestrii

Impatiens silvestrii can be found in wet forests and woodlands in eastern Australia.

Impatiens silvestrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens silvestrii?

Impatiens silvestrii

What is the common name of Impatiens silvestrii?

Silvestri's balsam

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens silvestrii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing in moist and shady areas.

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,