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.