Saturday, November 14, 2009

What do You know about a plant Impatiens parviflora (small balsam)?

I'm especially interested in it's distribution over the world.

What do You know about a plant Impatiens parviflora (small balsam)?
Impatiens balsamina is also known as small or Rose balsam.


It is included in the Angiospermic family Balsaminaceae.


Impatiens is a genus of about 800-1000 species of flowering plants in the family Balsaminaceae. The genus has a wide distribution throughout the northern hemisphere and tropics, although they are not found in South America. Some species are annual plants and produce flowers from early summer until the first frost, while perennial species, found in milder climates, can flower all year. They can exist both in, and out, of direct sunlight. Some Impatiens hybrids have commercial importance as garden plants.This plant is distributed in the Western N. America to Siberia and naturalized in Britain.
Reply:As the specific name ( parviflora )suggests it has white flowers . Other wise it is similar to I. balsamia mentioned above.


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