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Research uncovers the taxonomic details of rediscovered Phialacanthus griffithii in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting its ecological significance.
Phialacanthus griffithii Benth. & Hook.f. (Acanthaceae), a species long thought unrecorded, was rediscovered in 2023 after a 160‐year gap in the Upper Dibang Valley, Eastern Himalaya, Arunachal Pradesh. The study presents a comprehensive taxonomic account including lectotypification, morphological description, phenology, habitat ecology, distribution and examined specimens. A color photoplate and distribution map are included to assist field identification.
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Umeshkumar L. Tiwari (2026) studied this question.
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