Status:
valid
Authors:
Tardieu
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 11: 180 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731020
Common Names
- Squiresii Impatiens
- Squiresii Touch-me-not
- Squiresii Jewelweed
Description
Impatiens squiresii (also called Squires Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has lance-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens squiresii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has bright, showy flowers and attractive foliage, making it a popular choice for gardeners. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens squiresii is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, round capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens squiresii 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 and place them in moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Both methods should take around 2-3 weeks for the plants to germinate.
Where to Find Impatiens squiresii
Impatiens squiresii is native to tropical Africa.
Impatiens squiresii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens squiresii?
Impatiens squiresii
What is the common name of Impatiens squiresii?
Balsam
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens squiresii?
Forests and grasslands
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,