Impatiens tinctoria
Impatiens tinctoria, commonly known as the golden jewelweed, is a vibrant perennial herb celebrated for its brilliant orange blossoms. Found in moist, shaded habitats, this botanical treasure is valued in traditional medicine for its soothing properties, often utilized to treat skin irritations and inflammatory conditions through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Impatiens tinctoria
- Family: Balsaminaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Impatiens tinctoria, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Balsaminaceae and 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 wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its presence extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Ethiopia, Eritrea, and the areas of Sudan and South Sudan. Additionally, the species is recorded in the East Tropical Africa region, particularly in Kenya. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Impatiens tinctoria has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ca, Mg.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |