About Agumbe Balsam
Agumbe Balsam (Impatiens barberi) 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 July-October. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Impatiens barberi
- Genus
- Impatiens
- Family
- BALSAMINACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-October
- Conservation status
- Endangered (EN)

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