Balsaminaceae · Impatiens

Impatiens acaulis var. acaulis

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering
June-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Impatiens acaulis var. acaulis
Genus
Impatiens
Habit
Herb
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering & fruiting
June-December
Conservation status
Least Concern (LC)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Balsaminaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Solitary
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Balsaminaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Impatiens acaulis var. acaulis

Impatiens acaulis var. acaulis is a herb belonging to the Balsaminaceae family (Balsam/Touch-me-not family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/whorled simple leaves, cymose/raceme flower clusters, explosive capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).

Illustration representing the Balsaminaceae family
Botanical family

Balsaminaceae

Balsam/Touch-me-not family

Impatiens acaulis var. acaulis belongs to the Balsaminaceae family.

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