Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
thomensis
ID:
731732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
ksu

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Cat. Vasc. Pl. S. Tomé : 127 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731065

Common Names

  • Busy Lizzie
  • Touch-me-not
  • Impatiens thomensis

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Description

Impatiens thomensis (also called Thomas's 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 thomensis 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 thomensis is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and round and has a light brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens thomensis 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 thomensis

Impatiens thomensis is native to the eastern Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Impatiens thomensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens thomensis?

Impatiens thomensis

What is the common name of Impatiens thomensis?

Thom's Impatiens

What is the natural habitat of Impatiens thomensis?

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,