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Balsaminaceae

Impatiens niamniamensis Gilg

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  • Family: Balsaminaceae DC.

  • Country of Origin: tropical east Africa
  • Habitat: frost-tender succulent shrub

  • Description: [syn Impatiens congoense]

    An unusual frost-tender succulent shrub from tropical East Africa, this species grows to 3 ft (1 m) tall. Each flower has a curled spur and the color changes along their length; the flower color also varies from plant to plant.

  • Culture: Requires a rather acidic, well-drained soil.
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 199200012
  • Source: Jesup
  • Accession Date: 03-21-1991
  • Bench: 2203 - Bio Labs
  • Qty: 2 confirmed on 04-29-2008
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: asterids
  • Order: Ericales
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  • Family: Balsaminaceae
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References:

Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version

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