What is Begonia siangensis?
Botanists recently discovered a new species of wild flowering plant growing along a secluded mountain stream in Arunachal Pradesh, named Begonia siangensis.
About Begonia siangensis:
- It is a new species of wild flowering plant.
- It was found growing along the dense forests of the Siang River basin in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The plant’s scientific name, Begonia siangensis, honours the Siang River Valley, the river canyon where it was originally found and to which it appears to be native.
- Researchers have provisionally designated it as "Data Deficient" under International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) guidelines.
Source: Distinctive new wild flower, Begonia siangensis, discovered in Arunachal’s Siang Valley