Arunachal Pradesh Discovers New Plant Species Hoya dawodiensis

Arunachal Pradesh has achieved a significant scientific milestone with the discovery of a new plant species, Hoya dawodiensis, in the remote Vijoynagar region of Changlang district. The area, accessible only by air or multi-day treks, is among the least explored yet biologically richest landscapes in the state.

• Expansion of India’s Floral Diversity
Researchers also recorded Hoya yingjiangensis for the first time in India and documented Hoya nummularia in Arunachal Pradesh for the first time, further enhancing the country’s known floral diversity.

• About Hoya Plants
Hoya plants are part of a large group of tropical flowering species, valued for their ornamental flowers and ecological importance. These discoveries highlight Arunachal Pradesh’s rich and largely untapped botanical heritage.

Source: HT