Genus Psilochilus in Family Orchidaceae
What is a Genus (pl. Genera)?
In botanical taxonomy, a genus (plural genera) is a rank used to group closely related species within a family. In the hierarchy, genus sits below family and above species.
Genera are defined by shared morphological, anatomical, and genetic characteristics (for example, features of flowers, fruits, seeds, or leaves) that indicate a close evolutionary relationship among the species they contain.
Each genus can include one or more species. Examples include Rosa (roses) and Solanum (nightshades, including tomato and eggplant).
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Pick a Species to see its components:
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Psilochilus alicjae (Kolan.)
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Psilochilus antioquiensis (Kolan.)
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Psilochilus carinatus (Garay)
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Psilochilus dressleri (Kolan.)
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Psilochilus dusenianus (Kraenzl. ex Garay & Dunst.)
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Psilochilus francoae (Szlach. & Baranow)
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Psilochilus hatschbachii (Kolan.)
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Psilochilus macrophyllus (Ames)
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Psilochilus maderoi (Schltr.)
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Psilochilus minutifolius (Kolan.)
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Psilochilus modestus (Barb.Rodr.)
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Psilochilus mollis (Garay)
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Psilochilus panamensis (Kolan.)
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Psilochilus physurifolius ((Rchb.f.) Løjtnant)
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Psilochilus sanderianus (Kolan.)
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Psilochilus steyermarkii (Kolan.)
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Psilochilus szlachetkoanus (Kolan.)
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Psilochilus tuerckheimii (Kolan. & Szlach.)
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Psilochilus vallecaucanus (Kolan. & Szlach.)