About Chinese Balsam
Chinese Balsam (Impatiens chinensis) 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 typically found in marshy areas in grasslands. Native to China, Himalayas, it is distributed across Himalayas, India, Myanmar, China, Bangladesh, Malaysia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-December. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Impatiens chinensis
- Genus
- Impatiens
- Family
- BALSAMINACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Marshy areas in grasslands
- Native to
- China, Himalayas
- Distribution
- Himalayas, India, Myanmar, China, Bangladesh, Malaysia
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Balsaminaceae
Balsam/Touch-me-not family
Chinese Balsam belongs to the Balsaminaceae family.
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