School of Horticulture
Plant Database
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Scientific Name: | Impatiens capensis |
Pronunciation: | im-PAY-shunz kuh-PEN-sis |
Common Name: | jewelweed , orange balsam |
Family Name: | Balsaminaceae |
Plant Type: | Invasive plant, Annual |
Key ID Features: | Leaves ovate to 8 cm long with toothed margins; flowers orange to orange-yellow, 2-3 cm long; fruit capsules elongate and burst open when touched if ripe. |
Course(s): | not used (on campus) |
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Propagation: | Seed |
Plant Care: | |
Maintenance: | Medium maintenance plant |
Other: | Remove developing fruit to help control spread |
Pest Susceptibility: | Pest resistant, Disease resistant |
Location(s): (FSC) Far South Campus Location Map |