Impatiens rupicola

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Impatiens rupicola Hook. f., Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910:292. 1910;

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Balsaminaceae, Geraniaceae and Oxalidaceae Week:: Balsaminaceae:: Impatiens tomentosa at Kudal - PKA40 : 4 images. 7 posts by 5 authors.

Came across this small erect herb near "Kudal, Konkan".
Bot. name: Impatiens tomentosa
Family: Balsaminaceae
Common name: Phonda Terda

I don't know what is it, but not I. tomentosa...

As far as I see leaves are without any hairs and in Dessai & Janarhtanam's paper I. tomentosa is described as hairy. Also shape of flower and leaves shown are different

I think it is I.oppositifolia

This balsam looks like Impatiens rupicola Hook.f., which forms a complex with I. oppositifolia.

References:

GRIN The Plant List Western Ghat Portal

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