A new plant species, Aeschynanthus chayangtajuensis, has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh and officially published in the prestigious journal Phytotaxa. The species is named after Chayang Tajo, one of the state’s oldest and most remote villages, in recognition of the region’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage.
This discovery highlights the ecological significance of Arunachal Pradesh and brings attention to Chayang Tajo, a village under the Government of India’s Vibrant Village Programme, which aims to promote economic development and sustainable growth in border areas.
The identification of Aeschynanthus chayangtajuensis underscores Arunachal Pradesh’s growing prominence in the global scientific community and reinforces the importance of preserving India’s northeastern natural heritage.
