👉 Ankyropetalum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Asia and Europe. It includes several species with a distinctive arrangement of flowers, which are often referred to as ankyropetalous or ankyropetaliform. These flowers have five petals that are arranged in a series called ankylopetalum, resembling the shape of an umbrella. This unique feature is characteristic of Ankyropetalum and distinguishes it from other flowering plants.
