doctypella

Doctypella is a fictional genus of flowering plants created for illustrative purposes in this article. In the hypothetical taxonomy described here, Doctypella is placed in the family Asteraceae and is said to comprise two described species, Doctypella alba and Doctypella rubra, both considered endemic to montane forests of the imaginary region Valedor.

Taxonomy and naming

The genus name Doctypella is a constructed Latin-style name intended to evoke a sense of learned study, drawing on elements such as doctus and the suffix -ella. The genus is presented as having been first described by a fictional botanist, A. C. Mantel, in 1999 as part of an educational exercise.

Description

Doctypella species are described as herbaceous perennials with opposite, lanceolate leaves. They purportedly form heads (capitula) typical of Asteraceae, containing yellow ray florets surrounding a central disk of orange-brown florets. The fruits are described as brownish achenes with a pale pappus that aids wind dispersal.

Distribution and habitat

In the fictional setting, Doctypella inhabits cool, moist evergreen montane forests at elevations of roughly 1,200 to 2,400 meters. It is said to prefer shaded understory and rocky outcrops, with a distribution limited to the imaginary landscape of Valedor.

Species

Doctypella alba is described as having pale-yellow ray florets, while Doctypella rubra is described as having a contrasting orange-red center with distinct ray coloration. These designations illustrate common naming conventions used in plant taxonomy.

Note

This article presents Doctypella as a constructed example and is not based on established botanical records.