Archive · 29 Jul 2026
New Croton Species Named After Ubbalamadugu Waterfalls
Scientists found a new plant in the Eastern Ghats mountains of India.
They named it Croton Ubbalamadugensis after the Ubbalamadugu waterfalls.
The plant has sweet-smelling leaves and belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
Because it only grows in a small area, scientists say it is endangered.
The discovery shows how many unique plants live in the Eastern Ghats and why people should protect the forest.
Scientists identified a new plant species, Croton Ubbalamadugensis, in the Eastern Ghats near Tirupati district.
The species was named by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan after the Ubbalamadugu waterfalls in the Kambakam hill ranges.
Croton Ubbalamadugensis belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and has distinctive aromatic leaves.
Researchers classify it as endangered due to its limited range and habitat threats.
The discovery highlights the Eastern Ghats' floral diversity and urges continued botanical research and conservation.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and principal chief conservator PV Chalapathi Rao
- What
- Discovery and naming of the new plant species Croton Ubbalamadugensis
- Where
- Eastern Ghats near Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Highlights the region's floral diversity and underscores the need for conservation
- Species name
- Croton Ubbalamadugensis
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Location
- Eastern Ghats, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Status
- Endangered
- Named by
- Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan