Context

A new plant species, Begonia tripurensis, was discovered in Dumboor Lake, Tirthamukh, Gomati district.

About

• It is discovered in the moist deciduous forest of Tirthamukh near Dumboor Lake, Tripura, India.
• It is similar to B. scintillans, B. chindwinensis and B. thomsonii but differs in plant size, hair characters, petiole length, flowers, stamens and fruits. 
• The North Eastern Region of India is a hotspot for the genus Begonia. Tripura boasts moist to dry deciduous forests, Sal forests, secondary bamboo forests, and grasslands.