How to Identify Balsaminaceae
Balsaminaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 34 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Balsaminaceae Species
Impatiens flaccida Arn.
Impatiens flaccida Arn.
Impatiens flaccida is a flowering herb native to South Asia, naturalized in Maur…
Impatiens scapiflora B.Heyne
Impatiens scapiflora B.Heyne
Impatiens scapiflora B.Heyne is a small scapigerous tuberous or rhizomatous herb…
Impatiens hawkeri W.Bull
Impatiens hawkeri W.Bull
Impatiens hawkeri, New Guinea impatiens, is a Balsaminaceae flowering plant nati…
Impatiens balsamina L.
Impatiens balsamina L.
Impatiens balsamina is an annual flowering plant native to South Asia, widely cu…
⚠️ Poisonous
Impatiens platypetala Lindl.
Impatiens platypetala Lindl.
Impatiens platypetala Lindl. is a variable perennial Impatiens widespread in Ind…
Impatiens glandulifera Royle
Impatiens glandulifera Royle
Impatiens glandulifera Royle, or Himalayan balsam, is an edible flowering plant …
Impatiens acaulis Arn.
Impatiens acaulis Arn.
Impatiens acaulis is a flowering plant in the Balsaminaceae family, endemic to m…
Impatiens capensis Meerb.
Impatiens capensis Meerb.
Impatiens capensis (jewelweed, touch-me-not) is a herbaceous plant with edible p…
Impatiens niamniamensis Gilg
Impatiens niamniamensis Gilg
Impatiens niamniamensis (parrot plant) is an evergreen perennial from tropical A…
Impatiens sodenii Engl. & Warb. ex Engl.
Impatiens sodenii Engl. & Warb. ex Engl.
Impatiens sodenii is a subshrub grown as an easy-to-cultivate ornamental garden …
Impatiens balfourii Hook.fil.
Impatiens balfourii Hook.fil.
Impatiens balfourii is an annual herb native to the Himalayas that has become in…
Impatiens walleriana Hook.fil.
Impatiens walleriana Hook.fil.
Impatiens walleriana is a popular herbaceous flowering bedding plant with explod…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Balsaminaceae?
Balsaminaceae plants belong to the Ericales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 34 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Balsaminaceae?
Balsaminaceae is classified in the order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 34 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Balsaminaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Balsaminaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Balsaminaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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