Published: 16th Mar, 2024
Begonia tripurensis
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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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