Impatiens nimspurjai Named After Nirmal Purja

 Impatiens nimspurjai Named After Nirmal Purja

Category: Environment / Biodiversity / Species Discovery

• A Himalayan plant species was named Impatiens nimspurjai in honour of Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja.
• Discovered in Myagdi district, Nepal.
• Researchers:
  • Bhakta Bahadur Raskoti
  • Rita Ale
• Belongs to:
  • Genus: Impatiens
  • Family: Balsaminaceae
• Locally known as Tiuri in Nepal.
• Habitat: humid slopes and forest margins.
• Altitude: approximately 2,800–2,900 m.
• Nirmal Purja climbed all 14 eight-thousanders in 2019 in record time.
• He was also associated with the first winter ascent of K2 in 2021.

Key Pointers:

• Impatiens nimspurjai → Nepal.
• Family → Balsaminaceae.
• Habitat → 2,800–2,900 m.
• Nirmal Purja → all 14 eight-thousanders.