Why in news Researchers identified a new species, Stellaria bengalensis , in Kalimpong, West Bengal , marking the second Stellaria species...
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Researchers identified a new species, Stellaria bengalensis, in Kalimpong, West Bengal, marking the second Stellaria species discovered in India this year.
Stellaria Basic Details
Species Name: Stellaria bengalensis
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Height: 8 to 10.5 cm
Characteristics: White flowers, no bracts, short petals, sharp seeds
Flowering Period: May to September
Habitat: Muddy soil slopes at altitudes of 2,245-2,450 meters in Kalimpong
IUCN Status: Data deficient due to uncertain population size
Places Mentioned
Kerala: Stellaria mcclintockiae discovered in the Nelliyampathy Hills (Palakkad district) earlier in 2024
West Bengal: Stellaria bengalensis found in the Sangser forest, Kalimpong district
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