Description
Impatiens gongolana (also called African Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens gongolana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens gongolana is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves with a short, swollen tip.