Henckelia monophylla, a rare plant species endemic to Arunachal Pradesh, has been rediscovered after nearly 189 years in the Lohit district by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).
The rediscovery highlights the remarkable floral biodiversity of the Eastern Himalayas and underscores the ecological richness of Arunachal Pradesh. Such findings contribute to global botanical knowledge and strengthen the importance of conservation efforts in the region’s fragile ecosystems.
APSC Relevance: Important for biodiversity discoveries, endemic species of Northeast India and the role of the Botanical Survey of India.
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