Biologists discover two rare Hoya plant species in Arunachal Pradesh

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.

Significance of the Find

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.

Voices of Recognition

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.

Conserving Nature’s Treasure

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.