Three ‘Dancing Girls’ Ginger Species discovered in Northeast India

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Globba tyrnaensis, first found in East Khasi Hills, captivates with its vibrant orange flowers and prominent anthers, thriving in forest understories.

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Named after botanist EK Janaki Ammal, Globba janakiae is critically endangered with fewer than ten mature individuals known to exist.

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Discovered along Reiek Tlang Road, Mizoram, Globba Yadaviana is named in honor of Rajesh Yadav, showing the personal ties in botanical discoveries.

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These discoveries, like the 'weeping goldsmith' and 'white dragon,' underscore the need for targeted conservation efforts due to their rarity.

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With only 30 plants observed, Globba Yadaviana's survival depends on immediate conservation actions to protect its unique habitat.

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These findings emphasize the importance of ongoing research in India’s less-explored areas, enriching our understanding of global biodiversity.

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With about 1600 species, the ginger family plays a crucial role globally in ornamental, spice, and medicinal sectors.

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Three

Three

‘Dancing Girls’

‘Dancing Girls’

discovered in Northeast India

discovered in Northeast India

Ginger Species

Ginger Species

Globba tyrnaensis, first found in East Khasi Hills, captivates with its vibrant orange flowers and prominent anthers, thriving in forest understories.

The Vibrant Orange

The Vibrant Orange

Named after botanist EK Janaki Ammal, Globba janakiae is critically endangered with fewer than ten mature individuals known to exist.

Globba janakiae

Globba janakiae

Discovered along Reiek Tlang Road, Mizoram, Globba Yadaviana is named in honor of Rajesh Yadav, showing the personal ties in botanical discoveries.

Globba Yadaviana

Globba Yadaviana

These discoveries, like the 'weeping goldsmith' and 'white dragon,' underscore the need for targeted conservation efforts due to their rarity.

Why It Matters?

Why It Matters?

With only 30 plants observed, Globba Yadaviana's survival depends on immediate conservation actions to protect its unique habitat.

Conservation Critical

Conservation Critical

These findings emphasize the importance of ongoing research in India’s less-explored areas, enriching our understanding of global biodiversity.

Research and Exploration

Research and Exploration

With about 1600 species, the ginger family plays a crucial role globally in ornamental, spice, and medicinal sectors.

The Ginger Family Overview

The Ginger Family Overview

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