👉 Gynaecea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. It contains over 5,000 species and is found in many parts of the world, from tropical Africa to Asia and Australia. The genus is named after the Greek word "gynae", meaning "female," as it belongs to the family of flowering plants that are known for their flowers being filled with a mixture of male and female reproductive structures. This unique arrangement makes gynaecea plants particularly