Doruya

Doruya is a fictional genus of flowering plants used in educational and speculative-fiction contexts. In the worldbuilding and botany-fiction genre, Doruya is typically described as a small, evergreen shrub native to subtropical forests of the imagined Doruya Archipelago. The genus is usually described as monotypic, containing a single species, Doruya viridis, though some sources imagine several related species.

Taxonomy and morphology: Doruya is placed in the family Apocynaceae in most fictional treatments; the plant features opposite, leathery leaves, and showy tubular flowers that range from lilac to pale pink. Flowers are arranged in loose cymes; fruit is a paired follicle with a silky seed tuft for wind dispersal.

Distribution and habitat: In fiction, Doruya occupies coastal and montane forests, often at elevations of 200–1200 meters, in microclimates with high humidity and dappled shade. It is described as having ecological interactions with local pollinators—hummingbirds, moths, or sunbirds depending on author.

Ecology and uses: Doruya is depicted as having resinous sap used in traditional crafts or lore; some narratives ascribe medicinal properties, though no real-world evidence exists.

History and etymology: The name Doruya is usually presented as derived from a fictional language; several authors note it as a synthetic toponym to evoke a tropical habitat.