Genus Peristylus 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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Peristylus affinis
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Peristylus aliformis
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Peristylus alpinipaludosus
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Peristylus aristatus
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Peristylus balaenolabium
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Peristylus balakrishnanii
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Peristylus banfieldii
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Peristylus biermannianus
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Peristylus bismarckiensis
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Peristylus brachypyhllus
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Peristylus brevicalcar
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Peristylus brevilobus
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Peristylus calcaratus
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Peristylus carnosipetalus
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Peristylus carolinensis
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Peristylus chapaensis
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Peristylus chlorandrellus
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Peristylus ciliatus
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Peristylus ciliolatus
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Peristylus citrinus
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Peristylus commersonianus
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Peristylus constrictus
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Peristylus cryptostylus
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Peristylus cubitalis
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Peristylus cymbochilus
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Peristylus densus
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Peristylus djampangensis
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Peristylus elbertii
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Peristylus formosanus
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Peristylus gardneri
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Peristylus goodyeroides
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Peristylus gracilis
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Peristylus grandis
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Peristylus hallieri
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Peristylus hamiltonianus
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Peristylus hatusimanus
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Peristylus hollandiae
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Peristylus holochila
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Peristylus holttumianus
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Peristylus holttumii
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Peristylus hylophiloides
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Peristylus intrudens
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Peristylus iyoensis
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Peristylus jinchuanicus
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Peristylus kerrii
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Peristylus kinabaluensis
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Peristylus korinchensis
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Peristylus kumaonensis
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Peristylus lacertifer
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Peristylus lancifolius
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Peristylus latilobus
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Peristylus lawii
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Peristylus listeroides
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Peristylus lombokensis
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Peristylus macer
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Peristylus maculifer
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Peristylus maingayi
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Peristylus minimiflorus
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Peristylus minimus
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Peristylus monticola
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Peristylus mucronatus
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Peristylus nanus
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Peristylus norumbus
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Peristylus novo-ebudarum
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Peristylus ovariophorus
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Peristylus pachyneuroides
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Peristylus pachyneurus
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Peristylus palawensis
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Peristylus parishii
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Peristylus phuwuanensis
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Peristylus plantagineus
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Peristylus ponerostachys
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Peristylus prainii
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Peristylus pseudophrys
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Peristylus reticulatus
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Peristylus richardianus
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Peristylus rigidus
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Peristylus rindjaniensis
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Peristylus sahanii
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Peristylus secundus
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Peristylus setifer
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Peristylus silvicola
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Peristylus societatis
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Peristylus spathulatus
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Peristylus spiralis
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Peristylus staminodiatus
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Peristylus stenodon
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Peristylus stocksii
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Peristylus subaphyllus
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Peristylus tentaculatus
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Peristylus tenuicallus
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Peristylus timorensis
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Peristylus tipulifer
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Peristylus tipuliferus
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Peristylus tobensis
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Peristylus tradescantifolius
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Peristylus triaena
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Peristylus trianae
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Peristylus tricallosus
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Peristylus trimenii
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Peristylus umbonatus
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Peristylus unguiculatus
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Peristylus wheatleyi
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Peristylus whistleri