The Genus <I>Impatiens</I> L., in South India: Endemism and Affinities

Abstract

In this article, a brief account of the endemism of the genus impuliens (Balsaminaceae) in South India is given; the origin of the genus in South India, the distribution of herbs and shruby balsams, distribution of spinulate pollen-bearing species and causes for endemism in the genus are highlightened. Lastly the affinites of the Sonth Indian species of Impatiens with Ceylon and North India are presented.