Impatiens edgeworthii
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| Internal ID | UUID64404f223f170794729157 |
| Scientific name | Impatiens edgeworthii |
| Authority | Hook.f. |
| First published in | Fl. Brit. India 1: 476 (1875) |
General Uses Top
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Impatiens edgeworthii is cultivated primarily as an ornamental plant for garden beds, containers, and as a cut flower for floral arrangements. Horticultural nurseries market it as a shade‑tolerant bedding plant, often sold in mixed plantings for summer display. Its compact habit, reaching 10–30 cm in height, and profusion of pink‑violet flowers make it suitable for rock gardens, window boxes, and balcony planters. The plant is propagated on a commercial scale from seed, and vegetative cuttings are also used to produce uniform stock for the horticultural trade. The flowers retain good colour and texture for several days after cutting, supporting its use in floristry.
Properties relevant to use:
The species flowers from June to October, providing an extended bloom period in temperate gardens. Seeds germinate readily under cool, moist conditions (optimal temperature 15–18 °C), enabling efficient propagation in nursery production. Flower coloration is produced by anthocyanin pigments, primarily delphinidin‑based compounds, which yield the characteristic pink‑violet hue. The plant tolerates partial shade and moderate drought stress, allowing it to thrive in locations where many other bedding plants decline. These morphological and physiological traits make it attractive for ornamental design and reliable for commercial cultivation.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Commercial production of Impatiens edgeworthii is based on cultivated seed and vegetative propagation, limiting reliance on wild harvest. The species is widespread across its native Himalayan range and is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, indicating a stable population that can sustain horticultural use. Nurseries typically source planting material from established cultivated stock rather than wild collection, reducing pressure on natural populations. Sustainable practices include seed collection from managed mother plants and adherence to phytosanitary standards for plant movement, ensuring low environmental impact while meeting market demand.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Impatiens chrysantha | Hook.f. | Bot. Mag. 127: t. 7786 (1901) |
| Impatiens longicornu var. cristata | Hook.f. | Fl. Brit. India 1: 476 (1875) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| German | buntes springkraut |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-tropical click to expand
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Indian Subcontinent
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- West Himalaya
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Indian Subcontinent
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Europe click to expand
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Middle Europe
- Czechoslovakia
- Germany
- Netherlands
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Middle Europe
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0001141842 |
| Tropicos | 3100048 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:374069-1 |
| The Plant List | tro-3100048 |
| PFAF | Impatiens edgeworthii |
| Open Tree Of Life | 1074031 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 342012 |
| IPNI | 374069-1 |
| iNaturalist | 602376 |
| GBIF | 4936345 |
| EPPO | IPAED |
| EOL | 2878518 |
| USDA GRIN | 19818 |
| CMAUP | NPO7779 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives | |||||
| Protocatechuic Acid | 72 | Click to see | 154.12 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty acyl glycosides / Fatty acyl glycosides of mono- and disaccharides | |||||
| (6R,9R)-3-Oxo-Alpha-Ionol-Beta-D-Glucopyranoside | 9820702 | Click to see | 370.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Lineolic acids and derivatives | |||||
| cis-Parinaric acid | 5460995 | Click to see | 276.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02531613 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Bicyclic monoterpenoids | |||||
| (-)-Camphene | 440966 | Click to see | 136.23 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| (+)-Chrysanthenone | 11789373 | Click to see | 150.22 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Camphor, (-)- | 444294 | Click to see | 152.23 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesterterpenoids | |||||
| (1R,2S,3S,6S,7R,10S,11R,14S,15S,17S,20S,21S,24S)-3,24-dihydroxy-3,7,12,15,20,24-hexamethyl-9,18-dioxaheptacyclo[13.10.1.02,11.02,14.06,10.016,25.017,21]hexacosa-12,16(25)-diene-8,19-dione | 162913451 | Click to see CC1C2CCC(C34C5CC(C3C=C(C4C2OC1=O)C)(C6=C5C(CCC7C6OC(=O)C7C)(C)O)C)(C)O | 496.60 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02531613 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Alcohols and polyols / Cyclitols and derivatives / Quinic acids and derivatives | |||||
| (1R,3R,4S,5R)-3-[3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyloxy]-1,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid | 91492 | Click to see C1C(C(C(CC1(C(=O)O)O)OC(=O)C=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O)O)O | 354.31 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| (1S,3R,4R,5R)-3-[3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyloxy]-1,4,5-trihydroxy-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid | 9476 | Click to see C1C(C(C(CC1(C(=O)O)O)OC(=O)C=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O)O)O | 354.31 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| (1S,3R,4R,5R)-3,4-Bis[3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyloxy]-1,5-dihydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid | 153946 | Click to see | 516.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 1,5-O-Trans-Dicaffeoylquinic Acid | 6474640 | Click to see | 516.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| methyl (1S,3R,4R,5R)-3,4-bis(((E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl)oxy)-1,5-dihydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylate | 10392218 | Click to see | 530.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbonyl compounds / Benzaldehydes / Hydroxybenzaldehydes | |||||
| 3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde | 8768 | Click to see | 138.12 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Coumaric acids and derivatives | |||||
| Methyl Caffeate | 689075 | Click to see | 194.18 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids | |||||
| Caffeic Acid | 689043 | Click to see | 180.16 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| P-Coumaric Acid | 637542 | Click to see | 164.16 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Flavanones | |||||
| Eriodictyol | 440735 | Click to see C1C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C2C1=O)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O | 288.25 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones | |||||
| Apigenin | 5280443 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O | 270.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Luteolin | 5280445 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O)O | 286.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-7-O-glycosides | |||||
| Luteolin 7-O-glucoside | 5280637 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O)O)O | 448.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Tilianin | 5321954 | Click to see | 446.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 3-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| 3'-O-Methyltricetin | 11267045 | Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)O)C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O | 316.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 4-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| 5,7-Dihydroxy-3',4',5'-Trimethoxyflavone | 5379265 | Click to see | 344.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Acacetin | 5280442 | Click to see | 284.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Diosmetin | 5281612 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O | 300.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 6-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| 5,7,3'-Trihydroxy-6,4',5'-trimethoxyflavone | 5496475 | Click to see | 360.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 5,7,4'-Trihydroxy-6,3',5'-trimethoxyflavone | 14034284 | Click to see | 360.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Jaceidin | 5464461 | Click to see | 360.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Nepetin | 5317284 | Click to see | 316.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
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