Rinnasteisia
Rinnasteisia is a fictional genus created for instructional purposes in botany, used to demonstrate the description and naming of new taxa. It does not correspond to any recognized group in real-world classifications.
In this teaching scenario, Rinnasteisia is placed in a fictional family to illustrate hierarchical classification and
Two commonly cited teaching examples are Rinnasteisia alba and Rinnasteisia nigra; a holotype is designated in
Description in the example materials characterizes Rinnasteisia species as small, cushion-forming plants with simple, linear leaves.
Distribution and habitat in the fictional setting place Rinnasteisia in cool temperate alpine environments, often on
Taxonomic significance of the Rinnasteisia exercise lies in highlighting the importance of a type specimen, publication