Gallardoa facts for kids

Gallardoa is a special type of flowering plant that belongs to the plant family called Malpighiaceae. It's known as a monotypic genus, which means it's a group of plants with only one known species in it. That single species is named Gallardoa fischeri.

This unique plant is found only in Argentina, a country in South America.

What is Gallardoa?

Gallardoa fischeri is the only plant in its group, or genus. Think of a genus like a small family tree for plants. Most plant families have many different branches (genera), and each branch has many different species. But for Gallardoa, there's just one branch and one species! It's a flowering plant, meaning it produces flowers, which are important for making seeds and new plants.

Why is it Called Gallardoa?

This plant was named to honor a famous Argentine person named Ángel Gallardo (1867–1934). He was a very smart and important person in Argentina. He worked as an engineer, studied nature, and was also involved in politics, helping to lead his country.

Scientists first officially described and named Gallardoa fischeri in a science publication called Physis (Buenos Aires) in 1916. This was a big moment because it meant the plant was recognized and added to the world's list of known species.