• Stauranthera aureoglossa is a newly described plant species from Arunachal Pradesh.

  • It belongs to the family Gesneriaceae.

  • It was reported from Upper Subansiri district.

  • It is a caulescent herb occurring in moist and shady streams of mid-elevation forests.

  • A distinctive feature is its yellow, raised papillose patch inside the lower lip of the flower.

  • The species was formally described in 2026.

Key Pointers

  • State: Arunachal Pradesh

  • District: Upper Subansiri

  • Family: Gesneriaceae

  • Habitat: Moist, shady stream areas

  • Importance: Highlights India's Northeast botanical diversity