Genus Poitea 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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Poitea campanilla (DC.)
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Poitea carinalis ((Griseb.) Lavin)
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Poitea cubensis ((Rydb.) J.L.Gómez)
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Poitea dubia ((Poir.) Lavin)
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Poitea florida ((Vahl) Lavin)
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Poitea galegoides (Vent.)
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Poitea glyciphylla ((Poir.) Urb.)
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Poitea gracilis ((Griseb.) Lavin)
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Poitea immarginata ((C.Wright) Lavin)
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Poitea longiflora (Urb.)
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Poitea multiflora ((Sw.) Urb.)
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Poitea paucifolia ((DC.) Lavin)
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Poitea plumierii (Urb.)
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Poitea punicea ((Urb.) Lavin)
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Poitea savannarum ((Britton & P.Wilson) J.L.Gómez)
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Poitea wrightiana (J.L.Gómez)