Begonia Siangensis
Botanists have discovered a new species of wild flowering plant growing along a secluded mountain stream in Arunachal Pradesh and named it as Begonia siangensis.
About Begonia Siangensis:
- It is the new species of wild flowering plant discovered in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The plant’s scientific name, Begonia siangensis, honours the Siang River Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, the river canyon where it was originally found.
- It belongs to the diverse Begonia section Platycentrum and closely resembles another regional species called Begonia iridescens,
- It has been assessed as ‘Data Deficient’ (DD), pending comprehensive assessment in the future.
Source: Distinctive new wild flower, Begonia siangensis, discovered in Arunachal’s Siang Valley