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General Information

Impatiens platypetala is an erect or decumbent, herbaceous perennial herb that can grow 30 - 100cm tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines.

Habitat

Lowland and montane forest, growing in gullies, along streams, in damp, shaded and semi-shaded localities, forest clearings, often gregarious, at elevations from 100 - 1,600 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.60 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The leaves are used as a diuretic for children[].
The leaves are used for poulticing skin problems[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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