Chowna Buku Chulu

Chowna Buku Chulu is a new species of Begonia discovered in Basar in the Leparada District of Arunachal Pradesh. Read more about Chowna Buku Chulu, Discovery, Habitat, Key Facts, Latest News.

Chowna Buku Chulu
Table of Contents

Chowna Buku Chulu Latest News

Arunachal Pradesh scientists recently identified a new Begonia species in Basar, boasting striking red leaves. Named ‘Chowna Buku Chulu’.

About Chowna Buku Chulu

  • It is a new species of Begonia discovered in Basar in the Leparada District of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The new species has been named ‘Chowna Buku Chulu (Aryarakta)’, meaning “Noble Red”, in honour of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein.
  • It is a vibrant red-leafed begonia found in the region’s natural habitat.

Key Facts about Begonia

  • It is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. 
  • The genus contains more than 1,800 different plant species. 
  • They are native to moist subtropical and tropical climates. 
  • Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates.
  • In cooler climates some species are cultivated outside in summertime for their bright colourful flowers, which have sepals but no petals.

Source: TOI

Update Icon
Latest UPSC Exam 2026 Updates

Date IconLast updated on March, 2026

UPSC Final Result 2025 is now out.

→ UPSC has released UPSC Toppers List 2025 with the Civil Services final result on its official website.

Anuj Agnihotri secured AIR 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025.

UPSC Marksheet 2025 Will be out soon.

UPSC Notification 2026 & UPSC IFoS Notification 2026 is now out on the official website at upsconline.nic.in.

UPSC Calendar 2026 has been released.

→ Check out the latest UPSC Syllabus 2026 here.

UPSC Prelims 2026 will be conducted on 24th May, 2026 & UPSC Mains 2026 will be conducted on 21st August 2026.

→ The UPSC Selection Process is of 3 stages-Prelims, Mains and Interview.

→ Prepare effectively with Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Prelims Test Series 2026 featuring full-length mock tests, detailed solutions, and performance analysis.

→ Enroll in Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Mains Test Series 2026 for structured answer writing practice, expert evaluation, and exam-oriented feedback.

→ Join Vajiram & Ravi’s Best UPSC Mentorship Program for personalized guidance, strategy planning, and one-to-one support from experienced mentors.

Shakti Dubey secures AIR 1 in UPSC CSE Exam 2024.

→ Also check Best UPSC Coaching in India

Chowna Buku Chulu FAQs

Q1. Where was the new species of Begonia named ‘Chowna Buku Chulu (Aryarakta)’ discovered?+

Q2. To which plant family does the Begonia genus belong?+

Q3. In which type of climate are Begonias naturally found?+

Tags: chowna buku chulu

Vajiram Prelims Team
Vajiram Prelims Team
At Vajiram & Ravi, our team includes subject experts who have appeared for the UPSC Mains and the Interview stage. With their deep understanding of the exam, they create content that is clear, to the point, reliable, and helpful for aspirants.Their aim is to make even difficult topics easy to understand and directly useful for your UPSC preparation—whether it’s for Current Affairs, General Studies, or Optional subjects. Every note, article, or test is designed to save your time and boost your performance.
UPSC GS Course 2026
UPSC GS Course 2026
₹1,75,000
Enroll Now
GS Foundation Course 2 Yrs
GS Foundation Course 2 Yrs
₹2,45,000
Enroll Now
UPSC Mentorship Program
UPSC Mentorship Program
₹85000
Enroll Now
UPSC Sureshot Mains Test Series
UPSC Sureshot Mains Test Series
₹19000
Enroll Now
Prelims Powerup Test Series
Prelims Powerup Test Series
₹8500
Enroll Now
Enquire Now