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Sign in to searchDiscovery of Impatiens nagorum
A new flowering species, Impatiens nagorum, has been discovered in the Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary of Kiphire district, Nagaland, highlighting the rich but underexplored biodiversity of Northeast India. It belongs to the Balsaminaceae (balsam or touch-me-not) family, known for its unique explosive seed dispersal mechanism.
Salient Features: The plant grows up to about 35 cm and bears distinctive purple flowers with serrated leaves and hairy sepals. It thrives in moist temperate broadleaf forests at elevations around 2,336 meters, indicating its specialised ecological niche. The genus Impatiens is highly diverse, with over 1,000 species globally and more than 280 species in India. The discovery adds to the biodiversity richness of the Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India, which are major centres of endemism.
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Impatiens nagorum, a new flowering plant species, discovered in Kiphire district, Nagaland. Highlights Northeast India's rich biodiversity and conservation challenges in hotspot regions.
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