Impatiens pseudoviola, commonly known as the jewelweed and touch me not, is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae, native to Kenya[3] and Tanzania.[2][4]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus: | Impatiens |
| Species: | I. pseudoviola
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Description edit
This plant grows between 6-12cm. It flowers bright pink between summer and autumn.[5]
This perennial species has ovate, alternate toothed leaves.[6]
Cultivation edit
It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[7]
This species prefers to be grown in a semi-shade environment. It can be propagated with stem cuttings during the spring or summer months. However, it is not hardy and it is recommended that it is kept indoors during the winter months.[5][6]
Pests and diseases edit
This plant is susceptible to red spider mites, aphids, downy mildew, and whiteflies.[6]
References edit
- ^ Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43: 121 (1909)
- ^ a b "Impatiens pseudoviola Gilg". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Mbuni, Yuvenalis Morara; Zhou, Yadong; Wang, Shengwei; Ngumbau, Veronicah Mutele; Musili, Paul Mutuku; Mutie, Fredrick Munyao; Njoroge, Brian; Kirika, Paul Muigai; Mwachala, Geoffrey; Vivian, Kathambi; Rono, Peninah Cheptoo; Hu, Guangwan; Wang, Qingfeng (18 April 2019). "An annotated checklist of vascular plants of Cherangani hills, Western Kenya". PhytoKeys (120): 1–90. doi:10.3897/phytokeys.120.30274.
- ^ "Impatiens pseudoviola". Retrieved 2020-12-01.
- ^ a b "Impatiens kilimanjari x pseudoviola pale pink form". Farmyard Nurseries. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
- ^ a b c "Impatiens pseudoviola (Impatiens pseudoviola) - Plants | Candide Gardening". Candide. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
- ^ "Impatiens pseudoviola". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 25 November 2020.