Impatiens sodenii
Oliver's Touch Me Not, Shrub Balsam
Also known as: Impatiens elgonensis T.C.E.Fr. +3 more
- Impatiens elgonensis T.C.E.Fr.
- Impatiens magnifica G.M.Schulze
- Impatiens oliveri C.H.Wright ex W.Watson
- Impatiens uguenensis Warb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Balsaminaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Impatiens sodenii (commonly known as Oliver's touch-me-not or Shrub Balsam) is a shrub belonging to the Balsaminaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Impatiens genus, encompassing over 1150 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, Tanzania
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is., Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hawaii, Honduras, Juan Fernández Is., Madeira, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Northern Provinces, Victoria