Scientists have discovered two new species of Ginger in Manipur and Nagaland. These two new species are: Hedychium chingmeianum and Caulokaempferia dinabandhuensis. Hedychium chingmeianum, discovered in Tuensang district of Nagaland, is an epiphytic plant and grows on tall trees. Caulokaempferia dinabandhuensis was found growing in rock crevices, boulders and humus rich soil in the Shirui Hills of Ukhrul in Manipur. Both the plants are from the family of Zingiberaceae, to which the commonly Read More …
