Genus Marcgraviastrum in Family Marcgraviaceae
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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Marcgraviastrum apaporensis (de Roon & Bedell)
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Marcgraviastrum cuneifolium ((Gardner) Bedell)
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Marcgraviastrum delpinianum ((Wittm.) Gir.-Cañas)
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Marcgraviastrum elegans (de Roon & Bedell ex Gir.-Cañas & S.Dressler)
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Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum ((Gilg) Bedell ex S.Dressler)
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Marcgraviastrum glossostipum (de Roon & Bedell)
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Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum (de Roon & Bedell)
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Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum ((G.Don) Bedell ex S.Dressler)
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Marcgraviastrum mixtum ((Triana & Planch.) Bedell)
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Marcgraviastrum obovatum ((G.Don) Bedell ex Gir.-Cañas & S.Dressler)
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Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum (de Roon & Bedell)
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Marcgraviastrum pendulum ((Lanj. & Heerdt) Bedell)
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Marcgraviastrum sodiroi ((Gilg) Bedell ex S.Dressler)
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Marcgraviastrum subsessile ((Benth.) Bedell)
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Marcgraviastrum vogelii (de Roon & Bedell)