Rare Henckelia monophylla Plant Rediscovered in Arunachal After 189 Years

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Arunachal Rediscovery: Rare Plant Henckelia Monophylla Found After 189 Years

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News18•14-03-2026, 13:30

Arunachal Rediscovery: Rare Plant Henckelia Monophylla Found After 189 Years

•Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India rediscovered Henckelia monophylla, a rare plant species endemic to Arunachal Pradesh.
•The plant was found in Lohit district, 189 years after it was last documented in the early 19th century.
•Henckelia monophylla belongs to the Gesneriaceae family and is a perennial herbaceous plant typically found in humid forest environments.
•Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated the scientists, emphasizing the state's extraordinary biodiversity.
•The rediscovery highlights the importance of continued field surveys and conservation efforts in Arunachal Pradesh, a biodiversity hotspot.

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