Lourilliisia

Lourilliisia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. The genus was first described in 1993 by Alexander V. G. M. van der Maesen and J. M. B. de Koning. Plants in the genus Lourilliisia are native to the Mediterranean region and are characterized by their compound umbels of small, white flowers. The fruits are schizocarps, typically splitting into two mericarps.

Species within the genus are herbaceous perennials, often found in dry, rocky habitats. The leaves are typically pinnately compound. Lourilliisia species are not widely cultivated, and their ecological significance is primarily within their native ecosystems. The taxonomic placement of Lourilliisia within the Apiaceae family is based on morphological characteristics, though molecular phylogenetic studies may further refine its position. Further research is ongoing to fully understand the diversity and evolutionary history of this genus. Information regarding specific uses or cultural significance is limited.