What are the characteristics of Impatiens? A detailed guide
Impatiens, also known as nail flower, touch-me-not, etc., is a herbaceous plant in the Balsaminaceae family. Because its flower head, wings, tail, and feet all curl upward like a phoenix, it is also called golden phoenix flower. The leaves of Impatiens are rich in color and vivid, and are deeply loved by girls.
Alternative names of Impatiens
Nail flower, touch-me-not, daughter flower, golden phoenix flower, Impatiens walleriana
Morphological characteristics of Impatiens
Annual herb, 60-100 cm tall. The stem is thick, fleshy, upright, unbranched or branched, hairless or sparsely pubescent when young, with a basal diameter of up to 8 mm, bearing many fibrous roots, and the lower nodes are often swollen.
Growth habits of Impatiens
Impatiens likes sunlight, fears humidity, and tolerates heat but not cold. It prefers sunny terrain and loose, fertile soil, and can also grow in relatively poor soil.
It is native to China and India. It is widely cultivated in gardens across China, and is a common ornamental flower.
Main values of Impatiens
Medicinal: The roots, leaves, and seeds of Impatiens are all treasures. The roots are the traditional Chinese medicinal material known as Impatiens walleriana.
Food: Impatiens leaves can be blanched and served as a cold dish, and the seeds can be used as a seasoning for soup, and are very delicious.
Ornamental: The flowers of Impatiens are brightly colored, and it is a very beautiful flowering plant.
Varieties of Impatiens
According to ancient flower records, there were more than 200 varieties of Impatiens, and many varieties have now been lost. Because Impatiens readily mutates, some good varieties have been produced through artificial cultivation and selection, such as five-color top Impatiens, whose flowers grow at the top of the stem, with large and brightly colored flowers, as well as ten-pattern brocade and others. According to different flower types, it can also be divided into rose type, camellia type, dianthus type, etc.
Flower language of Impatiens
Do not touch me, derived from its English alias Touch me not, and in American English Don't touch me, because its seed pods will shoot out many seeds with just a light touch.
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