Doronicum sanctum: New Sunflower Family Species in Tawang
Why in the news
A new plant species from the sunflower family was reported from the high Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh in August 2026.
Key facts
- Species: Doronicum sanctum, found by CSIR-IHBT researchers.
- Place: Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Altitude: about 4,000 metres.
- Distinction: the first documented Doronicum species in Northeast India.
- The find underlines the rich biodiversity of the Eastern Himalayas.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Species | Doronicum sanctum |
| Discoverers | CSIR-IHBT researchers |
| District | Tawang |
| Altitude | About 4,000 m |
Significance
The record shows how much plant diversity the Eastern Himalayas hold.
Exam angle
- Genus: Doronicum.
- Institute: CSIR-IHBT.
- District: Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Region of significance: Eastern Himalayas.