Doronicum sanctum

Doronicum sanctum Latest News

Researchers from the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) have announced the discovery of a new plant species and named it as Doronicum sanctum.

About Doronicum sanctum

• It was discovered in the high-altitude wilderness of Arunachal Pradesh.
• It is the new plant species belonging to the sunflower family.
• It is the first time a member of the Doronicum genus, commonly known as Leopard’s bane, has been documented in Northeast India.
• Nomenclature: The researchers chose sanctum name because the plant’s type locality is situated near the Chumi Gyatse Holy Waterfalls, a site held in high spiritual regard by the local population. 
• It was found at an elevation of approximately 4,086 metres above sea level in the Tawang district.
• Characteristics
  • It possesses pubescent ray cypselae, which are tiny, hairy seeds at the edge of the flower head, and a caducous pappus, a feathery structure that falls off easily.
  • It has dilated flower stalks (peduncle apex) and flat, lance-shaped green bracts that cup the flower.
  • It has vibrant yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves, the species appears to be extremely rare.

Source: RM

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