Impatiens textorii
Family
Balsaminaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Brief description
Soft annual herb with brittle, sappy stems and serrated leaves. Roots fibrous. Plants easily pulled from soil.
Distribution
Rare in NZ but became a very invasive plant in Pukeiti Trust grounds near New Plymouth
Habitat
Permanently damp ground, in open or light shade
Flowering
Mid to late summer
Flower colours
Purple, Violet/Purple
Propagation technique
Seed or cuttings
Year naturalised
2009
Origin
China
Reason for introduction
Ornamental
Control techniques
Hand weed but sites need frequent inspections as seeding can be prolific
Etymology
impatiens: From the Latin impatiens ‘impatient, hasty’, referring perhaps to the manner in which the pods of some species explode (Johnson and Smith, 1986).