Scientists of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered a new species of epiphytic plant Lysionotus namchoomii from Pakke-Kessang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Scientists from the BSI’s Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, in collaboration with researchers from internationally reputed institutes, have discovered and described the new species in a report titled ‘Lysionotus namchoomii (Gesneriaceae): A new species from Arunachal Pradesh, India’ published in the international peer reviewed journal, Turczaninowia.
The native range of the genus Lysionotus is the Himalayas to Japan and Indo-China, and about 50% of the species found are endemic. Species of the genus are mostly epiphytic, lithophytic, or terrestrial evergreen erect or climbing subshrubs. The new species bears thick leaves and attractive purple flowers.
