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India successfully exported Anthurium flowers from Mizoram to Singapore for the first time, marking a milestone in the country’s floriculture sector.

What is Anthurium?

• Anthurium is a tropical flowering plant known for its ornamental value and air-purifying properties.
• It is grown mostly indoors and helps remove toxins like formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene, xylene, and allergens from the air.
• Anthurium was included in NASA’s list of air-purifying plants due to its ability to improve indoor air quality.

About APEDA 

• Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
• It is responsible for:
  • Developing and promoting exports of agricultural and processed food products.
  • Facilitating market linkages for Indian agricultural products worldwide.

Anthurium FAQs

Q1: What is Anthurium?
Ans: Anthurium is a genus of flowering plants known for its ornamental value. It belongs to the Araceae family and is commonly used as an indoor decorative plant.

Q2: Where is Anthurium cultivated in India?
Ans: Anthurium is mainly cultivated in the northeastern states of India, such as Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh, due to their humid and tropical climate.

Q3: What are the economic benefits of Anthurium cultivation?
Ans: Anthurium farming provides income to floriculturists and is an important export product in India's floriculture market. It has high demand in both domestic and international markets.

Source: PIB