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Impatiens masisiensis

Family: Balsaminaceae


What it is like

A herb. The leaves are arranged in spirals. They are oval and taper to a tip. They are 7 cm long by 3 cm wide. The leaf stalks are 2.5 cm long. The flowers have yellow spurs. The ripe fruit burst open.

An unresolved name in The Plant List.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Bishewa, Ishewa, Itondo, Kishewa, Maotnod

Synonyms