Impatiens gesneroidea
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Nyungwe Forest National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nyungwe Forest National Park
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
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DRC |
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| Habitat: | In montane forests, often along streams. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 3300 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Burundi, DRC and Rwanda |
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| Endemic status: | Near Endemic |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Friday 11 April 2025 |
| Literature: |
Fischer, E. & Killmann, D. (2008). Illustrated Field guide to the Plants of Nyungwe National Park Rwanda. University of Koblenz-Landau. Pages 504 - 505. (Includes a picture). Grey-Wilson, C. (1980). Impatiens of Africa A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam Pages 183 - 184. with two varieties;, no longer accepted. (Includes a picture). Ntore, S. & al. (2024). Checklist of the vascular plants of Burundi Page 74. Troupin, G. & Grey-Wilson, C. (1983). Balsaminaceae Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume II Page 318. Wilczek, R. & Schulze, G.M. (1960). Balsaminaceae Flore du Congo Belge et du Ruanda-Urundi Volume IX Page 419. |
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