Genus Xiphotheca 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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Xiphotheca canescens ((Thunb.) A.L.Schutte & B.-E.van Wyk)
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Xiphotheca cordifolia (A.L.Schutte & B.-E.van Wyk)
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Xiphotheca elliptica ((DC.) A.L.Schutte & B.-E.van Wyk)
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Xiphotheca fruticosa ((L.) A.L.Schutte & B.-E.van Wyk)
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Xiphotheca guthriei ((L.Bolus) A.L.Schutte & B.-E.van Wyk)
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Xiphotheca lanceolata (Eckl. & Zeyh.)
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Xiphotheca phylicoides (A.L.Schutte & B.-E.van Wyk)
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Xiphotheca reflexa ((Thunb.) A.L.Schutte & B.-E.van Wyk)
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Xiphotheca rosmarinifolia (A.L.Schutte)
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Xiphotheca tecta ((Thunb.) A.L.Schutte & B.-E.van Wyk)