Impatiens parviflora
Impatiens parviflora, commonly known as small-flowered touch-me-not, is a delicate annual herb native to Eurasia. Recognized by its petite, pale yellow blossoms, this plant thrives in shaded, moist environments. While often considered invasive, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest for its traditional medicinal properties in treating various skin ailments.
- Scientific name: Impatiens parviflora
- Family: Balsaminaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is a member of the family Balsaminaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Impatiens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Balsaminaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Impatiens | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence within the northern regions of Europe. Its presence is documented across several countries, including Denmark and Finland. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The distribution also extends further north into the territory of Sweden. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Impatiens parviflora in this part of the world.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Impatiens parviflora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include IPS-1, MGDG-1.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| IPS-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MGDG-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Impatiens parviflora has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include protein denaturation, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| protein denaturation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |