Impatiens irvingii

Family: Balsaminaceae

What it is like

A herb that grows in damp places. It grows 1 m high.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near streams and swamps.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Plant - salt, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Impatiens villosa-calcarata Warb. & Gilg.;