Environment / Biodiversity & Taxonomy
Hoya nagaensis is a newly described flowering plant species belonging to the genus Hoya, known for its ornamental, waxy flowers. The species was identified through detailed taxonomic research.
It has been recorded from the Kavünhou Community Reserved Forest in Phek district of Nagaland, part of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot. The discovery highlights the region’s rich but still under-documented floral diversity and the importance of community-managed forests in conservation.
APSC relevance
Relevant for GS on biodiversity hotspots, new species discovery, taxonomy and community-based conservation.
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