Amolinia facts for kids

Amolinia is a special group of flowering plants. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which is also known as the daisy or sunflower family. Scientists first officially described Amolinia as its own group, or genus, in 1972.

What makes Amolinia unique is that it only has one known type of plant! This single species is called Amolinia heydeana.

Where Does Amolinia Grow?

Amolinia heydeana is native to two specific places in Central America. You can find it growing naturally in:

• Chiapas, a state in southern Mexico
• Guatemala, a country south of Mexico

These areas have the right climate and soil for Amolinia heydeana to thrive.

What is a Monotypic Genus?

Since Amolinia has only one known species, it's called a "monotypic genus."

• "Mono" means one.
• "Typic" refers to type or species.

So, a monotypic genus is a group of plants or animals that contains only one species. This makes Amolinia quite interesting to botanists, who are scientists who study plants.

See also

In Spanish: Amolinia heydeana para niños