What is the species name for the TOUCH ME NOT plant?

3 types of "touch-me-not" plants that I am able to find:


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# 1 : Impatiens (many species)


Impatiens is the genus, with at least 10 species, and the most common one referred to as "touch-me-not" seems to be Impatiens capensis Meerb. a.k.a. orange jewelweed, orange touch-me-not, spotted touch-me-not. Impatiens gets the label "touch-me-not" from the fact that its mature seed pods will burst upon touch, spewing out seeds.


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# 2 : Mimosa pudica L.


Mimosa pudica L. has leaves that fold up and droop upon touch, then re-open minutes later. Its other names are humble plant, shame plant, sleeping grass, prayer plant, touch-me-not, makahiya, and mori vivi.


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# 3 : Eleutherococcus senticosus, Acanthopanax senticosus


Eleuthero's common names are Siberian ginseng, ci wu jia, touch-me-not, and devil's shrub.


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What is the species name for the TOUCH ME NOT plant?
Mimosa pudica
Reply:Family: Mimosaceae


Genus: Mimosa (mim-MOH-suh)


Species: pudica (pud-EE-kuh)





The Sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica L.) is a creeping annual or perennial herb often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched, re-opening within minutes. Mimosa pudica is native to Brazil, but is now a pantropical weed. Other names given to this curious plant are Humble plant, Shame plant, Sleeping grass, Prayer Plant, Touch-me-not, Makahiya (Philippines, meaning "shy"), and Mori Vivi (West Indies). The Chinese name for this plant translates to "shyness grass". The species epithet, pudica, is Latin for "bashful" or "shrinking". Because of its curious nature and easy procreation. Its sinhala name is Nidikumba, where 'nidi' means 'sleep'. It is marketed to children under the name of the "Mr Tickle" plant, (based on the Mr Men characters by Roger Hargreaves).
Reply:Impatiens is a genus of about 900-1000 species of flowering plants in the family Balsaminaceae. The genus has a wide distribution throughout the northern hemisphere and tropics, although they are not found in South America.





Some species are annual plants and produce flowers from early summer until the first frost, while perennial species, found in milder climates, can flower all year. They can exist both in, and out, of direct sunlight. Some Impatiens hybrids have commercial importance as garden plants with a yearly business volume of about US $230 million.





Major common names for one or more species include balsam, jewelweed and busy lizzie.





The plant derives its scientific name Impatiens ("impatient") and the common name "touch-me-not" from the plant's seed pods. When the seed pods mature, they "explode" when touched, sending seeds several meters away. This mechanism is also known as "explosive dehiscence". See also Rapid plant movement.





Selected species


Impatiens arguta


Impatiens auricoma


Impatiens balfourii - Kashmir Balsam


Impatiens balsamina - Rose Balsam


Impatiens bicornuta


Impatiens campanulata


Impatiens capensis - Spotted Jewelweed, Orange Balsam


Impatiens chinensis


Impatiens cristata


Impatiens edgeworthii


Impatiens flaccida


Impatiens glandulifera - Himalayan Balsam, Policeman's Helmet


Impatiens gordonii


Impatiens grandis


Impatiens hawkeri


Impatiens holstii


Impatiens javensis


Impatiens jerdoniae


Impatiens kilimanjari - Kilimanjaro Impatiens


Impatiens linearifolia


Impatiens malabarica


Impatiens marianae


Impatiens mirabilis


Impatiens namchabarwensis - Blue Diamond Impatiens


Impatiens niamniamensis - Parrot Plant, Congo Cockatoo


Impatiens noli-tangere - Touch-me-not Balsam


Impatiens oppositifolia


Impatiens pallida - Pale Jewelweed


Impatiens parviflora - Small Balsam


Impatiens petersiana


Impatiens platypetala


Impatiens pseudoviola


Impatiens repens - Ceylon Jewelweed


Impatiens rosulata


Impatiens scabrida


Impatiens sodenii - Poor Man's Rhododendron


Impatiens sulcata


Impatiens tinctoria


Impatiens walleriana - Busy Lizzie


Impatiens species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Dot Moth.





The balsam used in shampoos (Tolu balsam, or Balsam of Peru), is derived from the unrelated plant Myroxylon.
Reply:mirabilis jalapa
Reply:it's called the penis, stay very far away