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Impatiens Impatiens capensis

Impatiens Impatiens capensis. By: Rebecca. http://www.delawarewildflowers.org/plant.php?id=1038. Classification. Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Angiosperm Class: Eudicot Order: Asterid Family: Balsaminaceae Genus: Impatiens Species: Impatiens capensis. About Impatiens. Called “Jewelweed”

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Impatiens Impatiens capensis

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  1. ImpatiensImpatienscapensis By: Rebecca http://www.delawarewildflowers.org/plant.php?id=1038

  2. Classification • Kingdom: Plantae • Phylum: Angiosperm • Class: Eudicot • Order: Asterid • Family: Balsaminaceae • Genus: Impatiens • Species: Impatienscapensis

  3. About Impatiens • Called “Jewelweed” • Height: 2-5 feet • Spread(across): 1.5-2.5 feet • Bloom time span: June- September • Amount of sun need: partial sun/ shade • Panting: annual • Appearance: yellowish-orange/ orange, and red spots • Maintenance: average • Average of 5 petals on each impatien • Can’t uphold in extreme weather/ temperature • Very popular to Missouri

  4. Medical Use • Treats 4 Afflication: • Bee stings • Insect bites • Poison ivy (Toxicodendronradicans) • Stinging Nettle rash (Urticadioica)

  5. Biodiversity • Biodiversity- the diversity among the plant and animal species • Why is it important? • Biodiversity means that each plant/animal has its own job in the ecosystem • each plant/animal has own DNA type diseases aren’t spread as easily • Biodiversity means food; without variety of agriculture and animals there would be no way for humans and animals to serve

  6. Edible • About eating Impatiens: • Bitter • May be toxic; causing vomiting and diarrhea • Toxicity may be due to bitter taste • No matter the side effects, impatiens are considered edible

  7. Wildlife Significance • Used as food for: • Japanese beetles • Lepidoptera larva • Other insects • Used as nectar for: • Bumblebees • Some Lepidoptera (Hand drawn)

  8. Invasion & Conservation • Impatiens are able to colonize easier than most plants because it can grow with little sunlight • These flowers are popular plants to grow in Missouri because of their attractive exterior, easy growth, and easy maintenance • A great reason why people should conserve Impatiens; they are beautiful, easy to plant flowers

  9. Work Cited • "Impatiens Capensis." Missouri Botanical Garden. 2001. Web. 26 Jan. 2011. <http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/plant.asp?code=K490>. • "Impatiens." Gardens Ablaze. Web. 18 Jan. 2011. <http://www.gardensablaze.com/Annuals/AnnualsImpatiens.htm>. • "Impatiens." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 26 Jan. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impatiens>. • "Impatiens." World Encyclopedia. 1980. Retrieved January 18, 2011. <http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-impatiens.html>. • Reynolds,, Carly. "Scientific Facts About Impatiens Flowers | EHow.com." EHow | How To Do Just About Everything! | How To Videos & Articles. 2011. Web. 18 Jan. 2011. <http://www.ehow.com/about_6127694_scientific-impatiens-flowers.html>. • "Scientific Facts About Impatiens Flowers | Garden Guides." Garden Guides, Your Guide to Everything Gardening. 2010. Web. 18 Jan. 2011. <http://www.gardenguides.com/113621-scientific-impatiens-flowers.html>.

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