Genus Enceliopsis is a group of flowering plants that belong to the family Asteraceae. However, there are several synonyms for this genus. One of the synonyms is Encelia, which is a closely related genus that also belongs to the family Asteraceae. Another synonym is Smallanthus, which was previously considered a distinct genus, but was later merged with Enceliopsis due to their similarity in morphology and DNA analysis. Other synonyms for Genus Enceliopsis include Peristrophia and Parrya, both of which were once considered independent genera but were later combined with Enceliopsis. Despite the various synonyms for this genus, all the plants under it are characterized by their beautiful yellow flowers and their preference for dry environments.