Impatiens bicolor
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Amphora balsam
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Summary
Source: WikipediaImpatiens bicolor, also known as the bicolored balsam, is a species of flowering plant within the family Balsaminaceae.
Description
A herb. It grows 1 m tall. The lower part is woody. The leaves are alternate and 8-13 cm long. They are oval and wavy along the edge. The flowers are crowded in the axils of the upper leaves.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal,
Notes
There are about 850 Impatiens species. They are herbs with watery stems.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Alwa
References (3)
- Ambasta S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 285 (As Impatiens amphorata)
- Bhatia, H., et al, 2018, Traditionally used wild edible plants of district Udhampur, J&K, India. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2018) 14:73
- Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 82 (As Impatiens amphorata)
