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Begonia tripurensis

Published: 14th Mar, 2024

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

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  • 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.

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