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News: Botanists from the Botanical Survey of India have discovered and described a new plant species, Bupleurum oslaense, in Uttarakhand.
About Bupleurum oslaense
- The Bupleurum oslaense is a new perennial herb species discovered in the temperate forests of the Western Himalayas.
- It shares genetic and structural similarities with Bupleurum petiolulatum, a plant native to China.
- Family: It belongs to the Apiaceae family.
- Location: It was discovered near Osla village in Uttarakhand, India, at an elevation of 2,550 m.
- The species was found within the Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary.
- Naming: Its name is derived from Osla village, where researchers collected its specimens.
- Key Characteristics:
- Growth: It is a sturdy herb that can grow up to 80 centimetres tall.
- Leaves: It has narrower lower leaves and broader upper leaves with distinct red-tinged margins.
- Flowers: Its flower clusters contain 10–20 flowers, and its larger bracts number between three and five.
- Fruits: It has broadly ovoid fruits with slightly winged ribs.
- Threats: The species faces a high risk of local extinction due to its restricted distribution and small population.
- Status: It has been classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
