EN

Impatiens wilsoni

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Impatiens wilsoni faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the plant's ability to adapt or migrate.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic balsam inhabits moist, shaded areas within montane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It typically grows along forest margins, stream banks, and in clearings where filtered sunlight penetrates the canopy.

Other threatened species in BALSAMINACEAE

CR

Impatiens cinnabarina

Declining
VU

Impatiens psychadelphoides

Unknown
EN

The Dalai Valley Balsam

Impatiens dalaiensis

Declining
EN

Impatiens digitata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Impatiens wilsoni classified as Endangered?
Impatiens wilsoni is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Impatiens wilsoni faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the plant's ability to adapt or migrate.
Where does Impatiens wilsoni live?
Impatiens wilsoni occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Impatiens wilsoni?
The main threats to Impatiens wilsoni are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.