Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tujuhensis
ID:
731767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Utami & T.Shimizu

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 439 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731100

Common Names

  • Tujuhensis Balsam
  • Tujuhensis Touch-me-not
  • Tujuhensis Jewelweed

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Description

Impatiens tujuhensis (also called Tujuhen Touch-me-not, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist and shady habitats, with its leaves having a distinctive shape.

Uses & Benefits

Impatiens tujuhensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Impatiens tujuhensis is white with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Impatiens tujuhensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Transplanting of seedlings should be done when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Impatiens tujuhensis

Impatiens tujuhensis is native to tropical Africa.

Impatiens tujuhensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Impatiens tujuhensis?

Impatiens tujuhensis

What type of plant is Impatiens tujuhensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Impatiens tujuhensis native to?

Northeast India

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,

References

Tatemi Shimizu (1932-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Shimizu' in the authors string.
N. Utami (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utami' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:995973-1: Based on the initial data import