Harleya facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Harleya |
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| Scientific classification | |
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Harleya
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| Species: |
oxylepis
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Oliganthes oxylepis Benth. |
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Harleya is a special group of flowering plants. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which is also known as the daisy or sunflower family. These plants grow in Mesoamerica, a region that includes parts of North and Central America.
About the Harleya Plant
Harleya is a genus, which is a scientific way to group similar living things. Think of it like a family name for plants. This particular plant group is quite unique because it only has one known species.
The Only Species: Harleya oxylepis
The single species in the Harleya genus is called Harleya oxylepis. This plant is native to a few specific places. You can find it growing naturally in Belize, a country in Central America. It also grows in Tabasco, a state in Mexico, and across the Yucatán Peninsula, which is shared by Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala.
Who Named Harleya?
The genus Harleya was named to honor a famous botanist. His name was Professor Harley Harris Bartlett. He was born in 1886 and passed away in 1960. Scientists often name new plants or animals after people they want to remember or honor.
See also
In Spanish: Harleya oxylepis para niños
