Chowna Buku Chulu:
Arunachal Pradesh scientists recently identified a new Begonia species in Basar, boasting striking red leaves, named ‘Chowna Buku Chulu’.
- Chowna Buku Chulu is a new species of Begonia discovered in Basar in the Leparada District of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The new species has been named ‘Chowna Buku Chulu (Aryarakta)’, meaning “Noble Red”, in honour of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein.
- It is a vibrant red-leafed begonia found in the region’s natural habitat.
- Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae.
- The genus contains more than 1,800 different plant species.
- They are native to moist subtropical and tropical climates.
- Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates.
- In cooler climates some species are cultivated outside in summertime for their bright colourful flowers, which have sepals but no petals.
