Boloma
Impatiens sakeriana
Family: Balsaminaceae
What it is like
A stout herb. It grows 3 m tall. The flowers are red and yellow.
There are about 850 Impatiens species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in mountain forest. In Nigeria it has been recorded at 1,970 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Equatorial-Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, vegetable