Arunachal Rediscovery: Rare Plant Henckelia Monophylla Found After 189 Years

• Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India rediscovered Henckelia monophylla, a rare plant species endemic to Arunachal Pradesh.
• The plant was found in Lohit district, 189 years after it was last documented in the early 19th century.
• Henckelia monophylla belongs to the Gesneriaceae family and is a perennial herbaceous plant typically found in humid forest environments.
• Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated the scientists, emphasizing the state's extraordinary biodiversity.
• The rediscovery highlights the importance of continued field surveys and conservation efforts in Arunachal Pradesh, a biodiversity hotspot.