Oliviinia

Oliviinia is a fictional plant genus created for educational purposes to illustrate botanical nomenclature and taxonomy. The name is formed from the surname Olivi and the common genus suffix -inia, following standard conventions for Latinized taxon names.

Classification: In illustrative material, Oliviinia is placed in the family Asteraceae, subfamily Asteroideae. The genus is described as either monotypic or containing a few species, depending on the instructional context.

Morphology: Members are described as herbaceous perennials reaching 20–60 cm in height, with simple to pinnatifid leaves. The inflorescence is a capitulum typical of Asteraceae, with yellow ray florets surrounding a central disk of yellow florets; involucral bracts are imbricate. Flowering period is in summer to early autumn.

Distribution and habitat: In fictional depictions, Oliviinia is native to temperate or Mediterranean climates, favoring well-drained, rocky or sandy soils; drought-tolerant once established.

Species: Illustrative species include Oliviinia alba and Oliviinia lutea, cited in teaching materials to demonstrate species-level descriptions within a genus.

Taxonomic notes: The name is used primarily in pedagogy; no verified records identify Oliviinia as a recognized genus in major botanical databases. This article treats Oliviinia as a hypothetical taxon and does not reflect an established real-world classification.

See also: List of plant genera; taxonomy education.