Ascidiogyne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ascidiogyne |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Supertribe: | Helianthodae |
| Tribe: | Eupatorieae |
| Genus: | Ascidiogyne Cuatrec. |
Ascidiogyne is a small group, or genus, of flowering plants. These plants belong to the large plant family called Asteraceae. You might know the Asteraceae family better as the daisy or sunflower family.
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What is the Asteraceae Family?
The Asteraceae family is one of the biggest families of flowering plants in the world. It includes many common plants like sunflowers, daisies, dandelions, and asters. Plants in this family often have flowers made up of many tiny florets grouped together, looking like one big flower.
Where Does Ascidiogyne Grow?
Both types of Ascidiogyne plants are endemic to northeastern Peru. This means they are found naturally only in this specific part of the world and nowhere else. They grow in the Amazonas Region and Cajamarca Region of Peru. These regions are known for their diverse plant life and unique environments.
What are the Species of Ascidiogyne?
There are two known species within the Ascidiogyne genus. Both are quite rare because they only grow in a small area of Peru.
- Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae was identified by a scientist named Cabrera. This species is found in both the Amazonas and Cajamarca regions of Peru.
- Ascidiogyne wurdackii was identified by another scientist named Cuatrecasas. This species is found only in the Amazonas Region of Peru.
Scientists study these unique plants to understand more about plant diversity and how different species adapt to their specific environments.
See also
In Spanish: Ascidiogyne para niños
