Impatiens johnsiana

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Impatiens johnsiana
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Balsaminaceae
Genus: Impatiens
Species:
I. johnsiana
Binomial name
Impatiens johnsiana
Ratheesh, Sunil & Anil Kumar

Impatiens johnsiana is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Balsaminaceae. It was discovered from near Chembra Peak, Wayanad. The new plant has been named Impatiens johnsiana after John C. Jacob, who was popularly known as Johnci, an ardent naturalist who devoted his life to educate people on the need to conserve the biodiversity of the Western Ghats.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ "A floral beauty from the hills - NATIONAL - The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2015-10-11.


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