About Opposite-Leaved Balsam
Opposite-Leaved Balsam (Impatiens oppositifolia) 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 evergreen forests. It is native to India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-October. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Impatiens oppositifolia
- Genus
- Impatiens
- Family
- BALSAMINACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-October
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Balsaminaceae
Balsam/Touch-me-not family
Opposite-Leaved Balsam belongs to the Balsaminaceae family.
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