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Impatiens (Balsam, Busy Lizzie genus) Life
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Impatiens sp.
In garden in Knysna (Western Cape, South Africa). |
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About 850 species, native to tropical and subtropical
parts of the world but not South America or Australia. Very popular as garden
plants and indoor plants. There are 4 species native to southern Africa, all of
which are found in moist areas in the eastern parts of southern Africa.
Herbivores in southern Africa
Lepidoptera:
Sphingidae (hawkmoths)
Publications
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Grey-Wilson, C. 1980. Impatiens of Africa. Balkema,
Rotterdam.
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Launert, E. 1963. Balsaminaceae. Flora
Zambesiaca 2: 162-180.
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