ITANAGAR, 8 Nov: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday said scientists of Botanical Survey of India’s regional centre here discovered two rare Hoya species of plants, marking a significant milestone in the documentation of the state’s floral diversity.

The chief minister informed that Hoya chinghungensis has been reported for the first time in India, while Hoya acuminata has been recorded for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh.

Sharing the information on X, Khandu said, “Heartiest congratulations to the entire team of Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Itanagar for their remarkable scientific contribution.”

The discoveries were made during extensive floristic explorations conducted in the districts of East Kameng, Pakke-Kessang, and Longding, he said.

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