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27-May-21

Endangered African Violet plant discovered in Mizoram

A new species of plant, called African violet, was discovered by Indian Institute of Science education and research (IISER), Bhopal.
African violet is found in parts of Mizoram and adjoining areas in Myanmar.
This discovery has given a platform for northeast in biodiversity which is still understudied and undiscovered.
Discovery was done under Tropical Ecology and Evolution Lab, a unit of IISER.
IISER Bhopal described new species as “Didymocarpus Vickifunkiae”.
This species is found in only three locations currently in Mizoram.
They are considered as an endangered species.

By: Rohit Middha

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