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Stellaria Bengalensis

02-01-2025

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Overview:

Researchers from the Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong discovered a new plant species and named it Stellaria bengalensis.

About Stellaria Bengalensis: 

  • 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 bract, shorter petals (or included within the sepal), sharp and pointed seeds.
    • Flowering and fruiting occurs during 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 Nelliyampathy 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