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Balsamine

Impatiens balsamina

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The Balsam (Impatiens balsamina) is a species in the genus Impatiens. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (4 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ericales (Heidekrautartige)

Species

Impatiens balsamina (Balsamine)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish balsamina

French Balsamine

German Balsamine

Similar Species in Impatiens

Druesiges Springkraut

Impatiens glandulifera

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Echtes Springkraut

Impatiens noli-tangere

The Ziro Valley Balsam

Impatiens zironiana

Least Concern

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The Lohit Valley Balsam

Impatiens lohitensis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Balsamine?

The scientific name of Balsamine is Impatiens balsamina. It belongs to the genus Impatiens.

Where does Balsamine live?

Balsamine is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Croatia.

What family does Balsamine belong to?

Balsamine (Impatiens balsamina) belongs to the genus Impatiens, which is part of the taxonomic family Balsaminaceae.

What kingdom does Balsamine belong to?

Balsamine (Impatiens balsamina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Balsamine?

The closest relatives of Balsamine in the genus Impatiens include Balfour-Springkraut, Druesiges Springkraut, Echtes Springkraut, fleißiges Lieschen, Kap-Springkraut.