Pudotetulla

Note: Pudotetulla is a fictional genus created for illustrative purposes in botanical taxonomy. It does not correspond to any described plant in real-world databases. The following overview summarizes a hypothetical genus intended for educational use.

Pudotetulla is described as a monotypic genus in the mint family (Lamiaceae), containing a single species, Pudotetulla minor. The genus name is constructed to resemble Latin plant names, while the species epithet minor indicates a small form.

Pudotetulla minor is a herbaceous perennial reaching about 20 to 60 cm in height. It has square stems, opposite leaves, and a light aromatic odor when crushed. Leaves are ovate to lanceolate with finely serrated margins. The inflorescence consists of dense verticillasters in pale purple to pink tubular flowers, typical of Lamiaceae. Fruits are four nutlets that mature in late summer.

Its fictional native range is the temperate forests of the region of Aurelia, where it grows in shaded, moist understory and along streams. It favors rich, loamy soil and partial sun.

Pollination is primarily by bees and hoverflies; the species is self-incompatible and relies on cross-pollination. Flowering occurs in late spring to midsummer (May to July). Seed dispersal is mainly gravity-driven, with limited secondary dispersal by small animals. The species can propagate by short rhizomes in suitable habitats.

As a fictional taxon, Pudotetulla minor has no conservation assessment. It is used here to illustrate traits of monotypic genera within the mint family and to discuss basic plant morphology and reproductive biology.