A rare orchid, which was earlier thought to be lost or feared extinct, was rediscovered after 100 years in the land of Orchid Paradise, Arunachal Pradesh. The rare orchid Crepidium parryae was rediscovered after two years of research in the Mishmi Hills of Arunachal Pradesh.
The rare orchid was last documented in 1926 from the Lushai Hills, now Mizoram. The recent findings highlight the region’s critical role in biodiversity conservation and further emphasize the Eastern Himalayas’ status as a global biodiversity hotspot.
Arunachal Pradesh is home to over 670 species of orchids, underscoring its immense biodiversity and the vital need for increased conservation efforts to protect these rare and endangered species. The return of Crepidium parryae serves as a critical reminder of the unique and largely unexplored flora of the Eastern Himalayas, which continues to be essential for global conservation.
