Begonia nyishiorum

Begonia nyishiorum A. Shenoy, A. K. Soni & Ab. Kumar, June 2025, Novon A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature 33:83-88;
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Begonia nyishiorum A. Shenoy, A. K. Soni & Ab. Kumar – A new species from Arunachal Pradesh:
I am pleased to share with you the publication of our newly described species, which we have dedicated to the “Nyishi” tribal community of Arunachal Pradesh in recognition of their rich cultural and ecological knowledge.
You can access the publication through the following link:
https://novon.mobot.org/index.php/novon/article/view/991
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/392928068_Begonia_nyishiorum_Begoniaceae_a_New_Species_from_Arunachal_Pradesh_Northeast_India

This work is a small tribute to the invaluable contributions of indigenous communities in biodiversity conservation and traditional ecological knowledge. We hope it brings greater attention to the importance of collaborative and inclusive approaches in taxonomy and conservation science.

We sincerely appreciate your continued interest and support in our work. Please feel free to share the publication with others who may find it relevant or meaningful.

Congratulations Ashish Ji and entire team for this beautiful find and nomenclature..!!

Great work. Congratulations to all.

Congratulations, Ashish ji and your team.

Wonderful work.

Please find the photographs of B. nyishiorum for your kind reference.
4 high res. images.

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References:
ResearchGate (Abstract: A new species, Begonia nyishiorum A. Shenoy, A. K. Soni & Ab. Kumar, classified within Begonia L. sect. Platycentrum (Klotzsch) A. DC., is described from East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. It is allied with B. kekarmonyingensis Taram, D. Borah & M. Hughes. The morphological similarities and differences between the two species are discussed. Notably, the striking petiole indument of B. nyishiorum is highly distinctive within section Platycentrum. The species is assessed as Data Deficient according to the IUCN Red List criteria.)

Updated on July 7, 2025

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