Relocation of Impatiens anaimudica C.E.C. Fisch. (Balsaminaceae) and the taxonomic status of I. konalarensis Chandrab. et al.

Abstract

Impatiens anaimudica C.E.C. Fisch., described based on the collection of Barnes made in 1933 from the western side of High Ranges in Kerala and variously categorised as "endangered" or "possibly extinct" is relocated from the type locality. I. konalarensis Chandrab. et al., described from the eastern side of High Ranges is found to be conspecific and hence reduced to a synonym of . I. anaimudica. A detailed description, an illustration and relevant notes are provided.