Alaonttovena

Alaonttovena is a fictional genus of flowering plants created for encyclopedic purposes in this article.

Etymology and nomenclature: The name Alaonttovena is a constructed Latinized form designed to illustrate standard taxonomic practice; it has no standing in real-world botanical nomenclature.

Taxonomy and species: In this hypothetical classification, Alaonttovena is placed in the family Asteraceae and comprises three species: Alaonttovena alba, Alaonttovena caerulea, and Alaonttovena montana.

Description: Plants are herbaceous perennials with erect stems, simple leaves, and inflorescences that take the form of capitula with yellow disk florets and a narrow involucre.

Distribution and habitat: The fictional native range is a temperate montane region called Veridia, where they occur in moist meadows and forest margins at elevations around 1,500–2,500 meters.

Ecology and uses: Pollination is mainly by generalist bees and butterflies. The genus is occasionally cultivated as an ornamental, valued for its compact habit and bright flower heads, though it remains rare in cultivation.

History and references: The genus was described in a fictional 2024 publication by botanist L. N. Keira within a didactic context to illustrate taxonomic description.