Itanagar, March 18 -- In a major boost to India's botanical records, Agapetes wardii, a rare epiphytic shrub species, has been documented for the first time in the country from Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
The species was previously known only from Myanmar, making the discovery a significant addition to India's flora.
Highlighting the breakthrough, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein termed it a remarkable scientific achievement that underscores the ecological richness of the state.
He noted that the finding further strengthens Arunachal Pradesh's position as one of India's most important biodiversity hotspots, particularly within the Eastern Himalayan region.
According to details, Agapetes wardii is an epiph...