Impatiens latifolia
Impatiens latifolia is a beautiful species of Impatiens that is endemic to the South Western Ghats. The species name ‘latifolia‘ means ‘with wide leaves’.
![Impatiens latifolia - habit](https://happy-botanist.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13230037/02-scaled.webp)
The plant’s leaves are of a gorgeous shape!
![Impatiens latifolia leaves](https://happy-botanist.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13230129/12-scaled.webp)
The plant grows as undershrubs in Shola forests, especially near streams. The flowers are pinkish.
![Impatiens latifolia flower closeup](https://happy-botanist.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13230340/03-scaled.webp)
The side view of the flowers shows the curved spur!
![Impatiens latifolia flower side view](https://happy-botanist.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13230424/05-scaled.webp)
![Impatiens latifolia flower side view with a bud](https://happy-botanist.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13230453/04-scaled.webp)
The leaves are usually concentrated at the apex of the branches which gives a crown like appearance to the plant.
![Impatiens latifolia](https://happy-botanist.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13230714/09-1024x1024.webp)
![Impatiens latifolia in dark](https://happy-botanist.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13230738/06-1024x1024.webp)