Henckelia Monophylla:
Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have rediscovered a rare plant Henckelia monophylla, native to Arunachal Pradesh after nearly 189 years.
- Henckelia Monophylla is a rare plant species endemic to Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is a member of the Gesneriaceae family.
- The plant was first collected in 1836 by British botanist William Griffith in the Mishmi Hills.
- It is a perennial herb that typically grows in moist, forested habitats.
- Botanical Survey of India is the apex taxonomic research organization of the country which is under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India.
- It was established on 13th February 1890 under the direction of Sir George King.
- The mandate of the organization has been broaden to biosystematics research, floristic studies, documentation, databasing of National Botanical collection, digitization of herbarium specimens etc.
- Headquarter: Kolkata
