Osbeckia ulotricha: New Flowering Plant Discovered in the Western Ghats
15 September 2026
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Osbeckia ulotricha: New Flowering Plant Discovered in the Western Ghats
Context
Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new flowering plant species named Osbeckia ulotricha in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve of the southern Western Ghats. The discovery was reported in September 2026 and adds to the documented floral diversity of one of India’s richest biodiversity regions.
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Scientists from Botanical Survey of India discovered Osbeckia ulotricha, a new flowering plant in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. The woolly-haired plant found at 1,200-1,500m elevation highlights Western Ghats biodiversity.
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Osbeckia ulotrichaWestern GhatsBotanical Survey of IndiaAgasthyamala Biosphere ReserveMelastomataceae familyendemic speciesbiodiversity conservationmontane grasslandsshola forestshabitat protection