Kurundis

Kurundis is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus was described by Augustin Pyramus de Candolle in 1836. Plants in the genus Kurundis are native to Madagascar. They are herbaceous perennials that typically grow in grasslands and open woodlands. The flowers are usually yellow and are borne in heads. The leaves are typically ovate or elliptic and arranged alternately on the stem. The fruit is an achene. The genus Kurundis is closely related to the genus Vernonia, and some species that were previously classified in Kurundis have been reclassified into Vernonia. Further taxonomic research may lead to additional reclassifications. The specific ecological role of Kurundis species within their native habitats is still a subject of study. Information regarding traditional uses or medicinal properties is not widely documented in readily accessible scientific literature. Conservation status for species within this genus may vary, and specific assessments are best found in specialized botanical databases.