Status:
valid
Authors:
G.M.Schulze
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 423 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731062
Common Names
- Busy Lizzie
- Touch-me-not
- Impatiens thamnoidea
Description
Impatiens thamnoidea (also called Thamnoide Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens thamnoidea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, as a poultice for wounds, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens thamnoidea is a white or pinkish-white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens thamnoidea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but may require more frequent watering. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Impatiens thamnoidea
Impatiens thamnoidea is native to the eastern Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Impatiens thamnoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens thamnoidea?
Impatiens thamnoidea
What is the common name of Impatiens thamnoidea?
Thamnoidea Impatiens
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens thamnoidea?
Moist, shaded forests in tropical Asia
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,