massaprosentilla

Massaprosentilla is a fictional genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, created for illustrative purposes in this article. The genus is described as monotypic, containing a single species named Massaprosentilla alba.

Taxonomy and nomenclature: Massaprosentilla is placed in Rosaceae, subfamily Rosoideae, and is closely related to Potentilla. The name Massaprosentilla combines a speculative stem "massa-" with the familiar -tilla suffix used for many Rosaceae genera; alba denotes the white flowers of the species.

Description: Massaprosentilla alba is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a low, creeping habit, reaching up to 25–40 cm in height. Leaves are pinnate with 3–7 leaflets, each leaflet ovate with serrated margins. The inflorescence is a loose cyme bearing five-petaled flowers. Petals are yellow to pale orange in wild-type variants, with a apical notch. The fruit is a cluster of small, brownish achenes.

Distribution and habitat: The species is described as endemic to montane meadows of the Tian Shan and adjacent ranges, at elevations between 2,000 and 3,300 meters. It favors well-drained, calcareous soils and open meadow light conditions.

Ecology and conservation: Massaprosentilla alba flowers mainly in late spring to early summer, attracting bees and hoverflies. Seed dispersal is by gravity and short-distance fauna. Because the genus is fictional, there are no formal conservation assessments; in realistic scenarios, habitat loss from grazing could threaten its populations.

Notes: This entry is for illustrative purposes and does not reflect a real plant genus. No peer-reviewed references are provided.