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Indian balsam

Impatiens glandulifera

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan), Europe (32 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Impatiens glandulifera (Indian balsam)

Names in Other Languages

French Balsamine géante

German Druesiges Springkraut

Similar Species in Impatiens

Impatiens pseudolaevigata

Vulnerable

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The Garo Balsam

Impatiens cothurnoides

Endangered

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The Lohit Valley Balsam

Impatiens lohitensis

Endangered

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The Ziro Valley Balsam

Impatiens zironiana

Least Concern

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The Dalai Valley Balsam

Impatiens dalaiensis

Endangered

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Oliver's touch-me-not

Impatiens noli-tangere

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian balsam?

The scientific name of Indian balsam is Impatiens glandulifera. It belongs to the genus Impatiens.

Where does Indian balsam live?

Indian balsam is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan), Europe (32 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Indian balsam belong to?

Indian balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) belongs to the genus Impatiens, which is part of the taxonomic family Balsaminaceae.

What kingdom does Indian balsam belong to?

Indian balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Indian balsam?

The closest relatives of Indian balsam in the genus Impatiens include maria-sem-vergonha, balsam, The Kameng Balsam, Oliver's touch-me-not, The Lohit Valley Balsam.