Genus Benthamia in Family Orchidaceae
What is a Genus (pl. Genera)?
In the context of botanical taxonomy, the Genus (plural Genera) rank is a taxonomic rank
that is
used to classify groups of related species within a Family. Genera are based on a set of
shared
morphological, anatomical, and genetic characteristics, such as flower structure, fruit
type,
and leaf morphology. The Genus rank is situated between Family and Species in the hierarchy
of
taxonomic ranks.
Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Pick a Species to see its components:
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Benthamia africana
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Benthamia arenaria
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Benthamia barbata
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Benthamia bathieana
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Benthamia boiteaui
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Benthamia bosseri
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Benthamia calceolata
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Benthamia catatiana
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Benthamia chlorantha
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Benthamia cuspidata
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Benthamia dauphinensis
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Benthamia elata
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Benthamia exilis
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Benthamia flavida
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Benthamia glaberrima
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Benthamia grandiflora
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Benthamia herminioides
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Benthamia hispidissima
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Benthamia humbertii
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Benthamia idahoensis
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Benthamia longecalceata
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Benthamia macra
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Benthamia madagascariensis
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Benthamia majoriflora
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Benthamia melanopoda
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Benthamia misera
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Benthamia monophylla
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Benthamia nigrescens
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Benthamia nigro-vaginata
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Benthamia nivea
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Benthamia perfecunda
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Benthamia perularioides
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Benthamia praecox
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Benthamia procera
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Benthamia rostrata
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Benthamia verecunda