Status:
valid
Authors:
Eb.Fisch. & Raheliv.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 26: 40 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731155
Common Names
- Impatiens Wohlhauseri
- Wohlhauser's Touch-me-not
- Wohlhauser's Balsam
Description
Impatiens wohlhauseri (also called Wohlhauser's Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in humid forests, riverbanks, and wet grasslands. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens wohlhauseri 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
Impatiens wohlhauseri has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens wohlhauseri can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Impatiens wohlhauseri
Impatiens wohlhauseri can be found in tropical rainforests in East Africa, including in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
Impatiens wohlhauseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Impatiens wohlhauseri?
Impatiens wohlhauseri
What is the common name of Impatiens wohlhauseri?
Wohlhauser's Balsam
What is the natural habitat of Impatiens wohlhauseri?
It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
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,