Current Affairs - State - Discussion

A new species of the genus Garcinia, named Garcinia kusumae, was discovered in the Baksa district of Assam. This evergreen tree, locally known as thoikora, can grow up to 18 metres tall and is dioecious in nature. The species was named in honour of Kusum Devi, the late mother of environmentalist Jatindra Sarma, who led the discovery team. Assam, known for its rich biodiversity and forest cover, continues to be a hotspot for botanical discoveries. The finding adds to the growing list of unique flora native to the northeastern region of India, highlighting its ecological significance.