Researchers Describe New Begonia Species from Arunachal Pradesh
Begonia neelamorum has been described from Keyi Panyor district in Arunachal Pradesh and named after the Neelam clan of the Nyishi community. The discovery brings the number of Begonia species recorded in India’s northeastern region to 54, according to The Hindu.
A new Begonia species has been described from Keyi Panyor district in Arunachal Pradesh, according to The Hindu. The species has been named Begonia neelamorum. Its name honours the Neelam clan of the Nyishi community, linking the plant’s designation to a local community in the region.
The discovery brings the number of Begonia species recorded from India’s northeastern region to 54. The figure refers to species documented in the region, although the supplied material does not say when or where the other species were recorded. No further information is provided about the plant’s appearance, habitat, conservation status or the researchers who described it.
The source also does not state whether Begonia neelamorum is considered threatened or whether it has been found outside Keyi Panyor district. The available report establishes the species’ name, location and naming reference, as well as its contribution to the recorded regional total.
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