Five New Species of Flowering Plants:
Researchers recently discovered five entirely new species of Impatiens named Impatiens berchmansiensis; Impatiens ninanii; Impatiens filcyii; Impatiens xanthopetala; Impatiens flavispicata.
Five New Species of Flowering Plants:
- They were discovered within the misty, rain-soaked peaks of the Western Ghats in Kerala.
- They belong to the genus Impatiens, a large genus of flowering plants belonging to the Balsaminaceae family.
Impatiens berchmansiensis: - It is a delicate balsam with bright yellow flowers.
- It was found beside the cold highland streams of Vagamon, Idukki District.
Impatiens ninanii:
- It is a resilient herb with beautiful violet petals and deep purple-speckled stems.
- It was found in the quiet wilderness of Mankulam Viripara, Idukki District.
Impatiens filcyii:
- It has a striking pinkish-purple flower, bearing a vibrant splash of yellow and purple at its heart.
- It was found deep in the open grasslands of Mamalakkandam, Ernakulam District.
Impatiens xanthopetala:
- Its name literally means ‘yellow-petalled’, clings precariously to the sheer, rocky cliffs, showing off deep golden petals marked with dark brown spots like a solitary drop of sunshine.
- It was found in Pambanar, Idukki District.
Impatiens flavispicata:
- It bears pure white flowers with a hidden yellow spur.
- It was found in the dense pockets of Mamalakkandam, Ernakulam District.
