Genus Dioclea in Subfamily Papilionoideae
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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Dioclea albiflora (R.S.Cowan)
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Dioclea apurensis (Kunth)
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Dioclea burkartii (R.H.Maxwell)
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Dioclea crassifolia (Pittier)
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Dioclea fimbriata (Huber)
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Dioclea guianensis (Benth.)
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Dioclea holtiana (R.H.Maxwell)
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Dioclea lasiophylla (Mart. ex Benth.)
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Dioclea lehmannii (Diels)
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Dioclea macrantha (Huber)
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Dioclea ovalis (R.H.Maxwell)
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Dioclea paniculata (Killip ex R.H.Maxwell)
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Dioclea reflexa ((Hook.f.) C.Wright)
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Dioclea sericea (Kunth)
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Dioclea vallensis (R.H.Maxwell)
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Dioclea virgata ((Rich.) Amshoff)
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