New tree species discovered in Surat Thani

New tree species discovered in Surat Thani

SURAT THANI - A new species of tree has been discovered in the southern province of Surat Thani by a team of Thai researchers led by Dr Chatthida Wiya, a plant taxonomist from the Botanical Garden Organization .

Rare "Tharathum" Tree Species Discovered in South Thailand's Wetlands

Pictures courtesy of Botanical Garden Organisation Thailand Facebook In a significant botanical breakthrough, Thai researchers have discovered a rare tree species in the wetlands of Surat Thani province. Named "Tharathum"—a fusion of the Thai words for water (thara) and tree (tham)—this unique plant was found near the flood-prone Tapi River in Khian Sa district. The discovery was led by Dr. Chatthida Wiya, a plant taxonomist with the Bot…