A new species of ginger, Parakaempferia alba, has been discovered in the Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, underlining the Eastern Himalayas’ status as a global biodiversity hotspot. The discovery has been published in the Nordic Journal of Botany.

The plant was found in the Miglung area of East Siang District at an altitude of 150–400 meters, growing along shaded streambanks in humid, sandy soil. The research team comprises Tatum Mibang, Bipankar Hajong, Devpratim Koch, and Pankaj Bharali.

Scientists note that the finding highlights the ecological richness of the region. Belonging to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), the species may have potential medicinal and economic importance pending further research.