Description
Impatiens tsaratananae (also called 'Tsaratanana Balsam', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It has ovate or lanceolate leaves and yellow, white, or pink flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Impatiens truncicola is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petalled bloom. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Impatiens truncicola is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.