| Impatiens elegans Bedd., Madras J. Lit. Sci. n.s., 20: 67 1859. ; . Common name: Elegant Balsam . India: Tamil Nadu (Anamallay hills Poonachi & Kadamparai 700 m to 1500 m) and Kerala (Travancore hills). Endemic. as per BSI Flora of India; . As per efi thread: Often confused with Impatiens cordata in appearance. Note the absence of spur in I.elegans unlike in I.cordata. . Impatiens elegans Bedd. : 3 posts by 2 authors. 3 images. Location- Eravikulam National Park, Munnar, Dist. Idukki, Kerala. Habitat-   Wild Plant Habit – Shrub Height/Length- About 1 ft. Note : Often confused with Impatiens cordata in appearance. Note the absence of spur in I.elegans unlike in I.cordata. Impatiens elegans Bedd. Thanks again for a beautiful addition to efi. 
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Impatiens elegans
 Updated on May 22, 2025