Biologists discover two rare Hoya plant species in Arunachal Pradesh

Two Hoya Plant species identified in India (Image: Canva)

Botanists in Arunachal Pradesh have made a remarkable discovery. They have identified two rare species of Hoya plants in the state’s forests. One species, Hoya chinghungensis, has been recorded in India for the first time. The other, Hoya acuminata, is newly reported from Arunachal Pradesh.

Botanists have discovered two rare plant species in Arunachal Pradesh. The find adds valuable knowledge to India’s rich floral diversity. It includes a species never before recorded in the country. The discovery has drawn praise from the state’s Chief minister.

Researchers identified Hoya chinghungensis for the first time in India. They also recorded Hoya acuminata for the first time in Arunachal. Both species were found during field explorations in forested hill regions. The discovery highlights the state’s unexplored and biologically rich terrain.

The Hoya genus includes waxy flowering plants often found in tropics. They are valued for their unique star-shaped flowers and ecological roles. Such discoveries improve scientific understanding of India’s endemic plant heritage. They also stress the need for more botanical research in Northeast India.

Arunachal’s Chief Minister congratulated the botanists for their remarkable work. He said the discovery strengthens the state’s status as a biodiversity hotspot. The announcement was shared widely among conservation and research communities. It has inspired renewed interest in field-based scientific exploration.

Scientists emphasised protecting the habitats where these species were located. Unchecked development and deforestation threaten fragile ecosystems of the region. They called for sustainable measures to preserve Arunachal’s delicate floral balance. Every new discovery reinforces why conservation efforts must continue urgently.