Impatiens diversifolia
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Kerala
- Flowering
- June-November
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Impatiens diversifolia
- Genus
- Impatiens
- Family
- Balsaminaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Along the slopes of Western ghats in damp, moist areas
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Kerala
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Balsaminaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Balsaminaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Impatiens diversifolia
Impatiens diversifolia 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 along the slopes of western ghats in damp, moist areas. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-November. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Balsaminaceae
Balsam/Touch-me-not family
Impatiens diversifolia belongs to the Balsaminaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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