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Impatiens leschenaultii

Impatiens leschenaultii

The botanical world is a treasure trove of extraordinary plant species, each with its unique characteristics and beauty. Impatiens leschenaultii, often referred to as Leschenault’s Balsam, is a botanical gem that belongs to the family Balsaminaceae.

Impatiens leschenaultii habit

Impatiens leschenaultii habit

It was first discovered in the early 19th century by the French botanist Jean-Baptiste Leschenault de La Tour, hence its name.

Impatiens leschenaultii

This plant is native to the Western Ghats of India, a region renowned for its rich biodiversity.

Impatiens leschenaultii flowers

Impatiens leschenaultii bud

This balsam species thrives in moist, shaded environments, often found growing in the understory of tropical rainforests. It’s well-suited for the cooler, high-altitude regions of the Western Ghats.

Impatiens leschenaultii flower

The leaves are deeply serrated and glossy green, with silvery veins that create an intricate pattern.

Impatiens leschenaultii flower closeup

The flowers of Impatiens leschenaultii are small and delicate, usually a pale pink or white.

Impatiens leschenaultii flower different form

Impatiens leschenaultii flowers

After pollination, Impatiens leschenaultii produces slender capsules containing seeds. When the capsules mature, they explode upon touch, dispersing the seeds, which is a mechanism characteristic of the Impatiens genus.

Impatiens leschenaultii flower

Impatiens leschenaultii flower side view

Impatiens leschenaultii, like many plant species, faces threats due to habitat loss and deforestation. Conservation efforts are crucial to preserve this botanical gem and the unique biodiversity of the Western Ghats.

Impatiens leschenaultii flower back view

Impatiens leschenaultii flower different form

Impatiens leschenaultii different form

Impatiens leschenaultii habit and flower

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