Kyproksella

Kyproksella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, primarily Cyprus and the Levant. The genus was first described in 1963 by the Russian botanist Dmitry D. Sokolov. Plants in this genus are typically herbaceous perennials, often found in dry, rocky habitats. They are characterized by their compound umbels, a common inflorescence type in the carrot family, bearing small white or yellowish flowers. The fruits are schizocarps, which split into two mericarps.

Species within Kyproksella are generally small to medium-sized plants, with finely divided leaves. The genus is closely related to other genera within the Apiaceae, such as Ferula and Galbanum, and its taxonomic placement has been subject to revision. While not widely cultivated, Kyproksella species hold interest for botanists due to their specific ecological niches and evolutionary relationships within the Apiaceae family. Further research continues to explore their genetic diversity and potential medicinal properties, although this is not their primary focus of study. The genus is considered to be of conservation concern in some of its native regions due to habitat loss and fragmentation.