Impatiens nimspurjae: New Himalayan Plant Named for Purja
Why in the news
Researchers in Nepal described a new plant species and gave it the name Impatiens nimspurjae, as a tribute to the mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
Key facts
- Name: Impatiens nimspurjae.
- Honouree: Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja.
- Found in: Myagdi district, Nepal.
- Discoverers: Raskoti (Bhakta Bahadur) and Ale (Rita).
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Genus | Impatiens |
| Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Altitude | About 2,800–2,900 metres |
| Habitat | Humid slopes and forest margins |
About the honouree
In 2019 he finished all 14 eight-thousand-metre peaks within 6 months and 6 days.
Exam angle
- Plant family to remember: Balsaminaceae.
- Country of discovery: Nepal, Myagdi district.
- Species named after a mountaineer is a typical persons-in-news item.