#New Species

Botanists Find Two New Plant Species in Arunachal Pradesh

Researchers discovered two new plant species in the Changlang district. The findings were published in the journal Taiwania on October 23, 2026.

Rinchen K • 23 Oct 2026

Botanists Find New Flowering Plant Species in Manas National Park

Researchers discovered Osbeckia assamensis, a new perennial shrub species, inside the grasslands of Assam's Manas National Park.

Bibar Daimary • 22 Oct 2026

New Begonia species found in Arunachal Pradesh

Researchers discovered Begonia neelamorum in Arunachal Pradesh. The rare plant grows along the Keyi River and is named after the local Nyishi clan.

Rinchen K • 25 Sep 2026

Botanists Name New Ginger Lily After Assamese Icon Zubeen Garg

Scientists named a new ginger lily species Hedychium zubeengargianum after the late Assamese musician and conservationist Zubeen Garg.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Jul 2026

Scientists Name New Ginger Lily Species After Zubeen Garg

Botanists named a new ginger lily species Hedychium zubeengargianum to honor the late Assamese music legend and environmental advocate Zubeen Garg.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Jul 2026