Saurauia Punduana : Recorded For The First Time In Manipur
The Saurauia Punduana plant was recorded for the first time in Manipur’s Tamenglong district.
- Saurauia Punduana is a plant species that belongs to the Actinidiaceae family.
- The flowers of Saurauia Punduana turn white to pink on maturity. Petals are pink, ovate to obovate, curled at the tip.
- Its fruits are spherical, shining white, and are used in veterinary medicine.
- ts flowers are complete, bisexual, i.e., with functional male (androecium) and female (gynoecium),
- It is a critically endangered species as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
- Global Distribution: Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, and Myanmar.
- In India, it is found in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
- Threats: Saurauia species are susceptible to various insect pests, virus and fungi, affecting leaves, fruits and roots.
