Genus Sphenostylis 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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Sphenostylis angustifolia (Sond.)
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Sphenostylis briarti ((De Wild.) Baker f.)
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Sphenostylis erecta ((Baker f.) Hutch. ex Baker f.)
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Sphenostylis marginata (E.Mey.)
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Sphenostylis schweinfurthii (Harms)
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Sphenostylis stenocarpa ((Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Harms)
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Sphenostylis zimbabweensis (Mithen)