Itanagar, Nov 12 (PTI): Researchers have discovered a new flowering plant species, Disporopsis crispata, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, marking the first recorded occurrence of the genus Disporopsis in the country, officials said on Thursday.
The plant was discovered at an altitude of 2,500 to 2,800 metres in Vijoynagar and the findings were published in the international botanical journal Phytotaxa.
Sharing the development on X, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein described the discovery as a testament to the state’s rich biodiversity and the ecological importance of its forests, which continue to yield new botanical findings.
He congratulated the researchers and local communities whose contributions helped bring the discovery to light, while emphasising the importance of conserving the state’s forest ecosystems and protecting its unique flora and fauna.
The discovery further highlights the need for sustained botanical research and conservation efforts in the state, a region recognised for its rich and diverse natural heritage.
