IISER Bhopal Scientists discover a new species of the African Violet plant from Mizoram
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| TNN | May 24, 2021, 12:49 IST
GUWAHATI: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal Researchers have discovered a new species of plant belonging to the African Violets family in Mizoram and adjacent areas in Myanmar.
The newly-described species Didymocarpus vickifunkiae (Gesneriaceae) is currently known from only three locations in Mizoram and considered as an endangered species. It is an epiphyte (plants that grow on trees) and produces light pink flowers during the monsoons. The species is named in honour of late Dr. Vicki Ann Funk, a renowned Botanist who worked at Smithsonian Institute, USA.
IISER Bhopal scientists discover new species of African Violet plant from Mizoram
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