Balsaminaceae · Impatiens

Impatiens viridiflora

Herb-Epiphyteoutdoor
Habit
Herb-Epiphyte
Flowering
October-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Impatiens viridiflora
Genus
Impatiens
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Flowering & fruiting
October-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Balsaminaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Solitary
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Balsaminaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Impatiens viridiflora

Impatiens viridiflora is a herb-epiphyte 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. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-December.

Illustration representing the Balsaminaceae family
Botanical family

Balsaminaceae

Balsam/Touch-me-not family

Impatiens viridiflora belongs to the Balsaminaceae family.

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