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What is Strobilanthes riteshii?

Jan. 25, 2026

A new flowering plant species named Strobilanthes riteshii has been formally recorded from Arunachal Pradesh recently.

About Strobilanthes riteshii:

  • It is a new species of flowering plant found in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It belongs to the family Acanthaceae.
  • It grows on open hill slopes, often near small waterfalls and streams within evergreen forest patches.
  • Based on current information, the species has been provisionally assessed as Data Deficient under the IUCN Red List criteria, indicating that more field data is required to understand its population status and threats.

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