Disporopsis crispata

Disporopsis crispata Latest News

Researchers recently discovered a new flowering plant species named Disporopsis crispata in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, marking the first recorded occurrence of the genus Disporopsis in India.

About Disporopsis crispata

• It is a new species of flowering plant.
• It was discovered in the Vijoynagar area, Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. 
• It grows on damp slopes in temperate forests dominated by mixed rhododendron and bamboo vegetation, at elevations of 2,500-2,800 metres. 
• It marks the first recorded occurrence of the genus Disporopsis in India. 
• The discovery is significant, as the genus Disporopsis, comprising around 12 known species, was previously recorded mainly in Myanmar, China, Taiwan, the Philippines, and other parts of Southeast Asia. 
• Disporopsis crispatta is distinguished by its strongly wavy, crinkled leaf margins, reddish stems, and white-and-green flowers. 
• Its stems grow between 30 and 80 cm tall, while its lance-shaped leaves measure 5–15 cm in length. 
• The plant produces fleshy white fruits containing three to eight seeds. 
• Researchers named the species crispata in reference to the distinctive crinkled or undulating edges of its leaves. 
• The plant flowers between May and June, with fruiting recorded from July to December.

News: IT

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