News– India successfully exported Anthurium flowers from Mizoram to Singapore for the first time.
About Anthurium
- It is a tropical flowering plant valued for its ornamental appeal and air-purifying properties.
- Grown mostly indoors, it helps remove toxins like formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene, xylene, and allergens from the air.
- It is included in NASA’s list of air-purifying plants due to its ability to improve indoor air quality.
- Geographical distribution:
- Native Region: Americas – From northern Mexico to northern Argentina and parts of the Caribbean.
- In India: Widely cultivated in Mizoram and other North-Eastern states.
- Economic & Cultural significance
- It is a significant contributor to India’s floriculture exports: USD 86.62 million (FY 2023–24).
- ‘Anthurium Festival’ is an annual cultural and tourism event celebrated in Mizoram. It showcases the beauty and commercial potential of Anthurium flowers grown in the region.
| ‘Floriculture hubs in India:- Tamil Nadu (21%), Karnataka (16%), Madhya Pradesh (14%), West Bengal (12%). Major Importers from India: USA, Netherlands, UAE, UK, Canada. |
