Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The new plant species, Uniyala keralensis, was discovered in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve in Kerala. The species is endemic to southwest India and was first collected in 1998. It has distinctive light purple flowers and stands out from similar species in the Uniyala genus. The species thrives in open areas of the Western Ghats, with an estimated population of around 5,000 individuals, highlighting the region's rich biodiversity.