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Indian balsam
Impatiens glandulifera
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<speciesfyi-species slug="indian-balsam"></speciesfyi-species>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
(Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Ericales
(Ericales)
Family
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Species
Impatiens glandulifera
(Indian balsam)
Names in Other Languages
French
Balsamine géante
German
Druesiges Springkraut
Similar Species in Impatiens
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Balfour'S Jewelweed
Impatiens balfourii
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balsam
Impatiens noli-tangere
Least Concern
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Balsam
Impatiens balsamina
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Buzzy lizzy
Impatiens walleriana
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Common Jewelweed
Impatiens capensis
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Dalzell's Yellow Balsam
Impatiens dalzellii
Least Concern
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Jewelweed
Impatiens pallida
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J. F. Cathcart's Balsam
Impatiens cathcartii
Endangered
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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 (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Indian balsam?
The closest relatives of Indian balsam in the genus Impatiens include Balfour'S Jewelweed, balsam, Balsam, Buzzy lizzy, Common Jewelweed.
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Balfour'S Jewelweed
Impatiens balfourii
balsam
Impatiens noli-tangere
Balsam
Impatiens balsamina
Buzzy lizzy
Impatiens walleriana
Common Jewelweed
Impatiens capensis
Dalzell's Yellow Balsam
Impatiens dalzellii
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Indian balsam
Impatiens glandulifera
Jewelweed
Impatiens pallida
J. F. Cathcart's Balsam
Impatiens cathcartii
Oliver's touch-me-not
Impatiens sodenii
Seychelles Bizzie Lizzie
Impatiens gordonii
Small yellow balsam
Impatiens parviflora
The Dalai Valley Balsam
Impatiens dalaiensis
The Garo Balsam
Impatiens cothurnoides
The Kameng Balsam
Impatiens pseudolaevigata
The Kurseong Balsam
Impatiens infundibularis
The Lachung Balsam
Impatiens serratifolia
The Lohit Valley Balsam
Impatiens lohitensis
The Ziro Valley Balsam
Impatiens zironiana
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