About Stellaria Bengalensis:Â
- It is the annual herb plant of the genus Stellaria (family Caryophyllaceae).
- It was found growing on muddy soil slopes — at altitudes of 2,245-2,450 metres in the Sangser forest, Kalimpong.
- Characteristics
- It is an annual herb growing to a height of 8 to 10.5 cm, characterised by white flowers, absence of bracts, shorter petals (or included within the sepal),and sharp and pointed seeds.
- Flowering and fruiting occur from May to September.
- India has around 22 Stellaria species, mostly distributed in the Himalayan region.
- The researchers have, for the time being, assessed the new species as ‘data deficient’ under International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) criteria.
- Other species, Stellaria mcclintockiae, of the same genus, was found on the Elliyampathy Hills of Kerala.
Q1: What is IUCN?
The International Union for Conservation of Nature is a global organization composed of governments, NGOs, scientists, and experts dedicated to conserving nature and promoting sustainability.
Source: TH
