About Stemless Balsam
Stemless Balsam (Impatiens acaulis var. granulata) 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. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-September. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Impatiens acaulis var. granulata
- Genus
- Impatiens
- Family
- BALSAMINACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-September
- Conservation status
- Endangered (EN)

Botanical family
Balsaminaceae
Balsam/Touch-me-not family
Stemless Balsam belongs to the Balsaminaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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