Impatiens cathcartii
J. F. Cathcart's Balsam
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Balsaminaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Impatiens cathcartii (commonly known as J. F. Cathcart's Balsam) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Balsaminaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Impatiens genus, encompassing over 1150 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Himalaya