Genus Macroscepis in Subtribe Gonolobinae
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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Macroscepis aurea (E.Fourn.)
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Macroscepis cornejoi (Morillo)
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Macroscepis diademata ((Ker Gawl.) W.D.Stevens)
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Macroscepis dutrae ((Malme) Morillo)
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Macroscepis elliptica (N.E.Br.)
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Macroscepis grandiflora ((Mart.) H.A.Keller & Liede)
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Macroscepis hatschbachii (Morillo)
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Macroscepis hirsuta ((Vahl) Schltr.)
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Macroscepis longiflora ((Jacq.) Spreng.)
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Macroscepis macrocorolla (Morillo)
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Macroscepis magnifica (Malme)
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Macroscepis mesoamericana (Morillo)
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Macroscepis morilloana ((Fontella) Morillo)
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Macroscepis multiflora ((Mart. & Zucc.) Morillo)
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Macroscepis pleistantha (Donn.Sm.)
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Macroscepis schreiteri ((Descole & T.Mey.) H.A.Keller & Liede)
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Macroscepis selloana (E.Fourn.)
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Macroscepis sinalobolana (L.O.Alvarado, Pío-León & M.G.Chávez)
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Macroscepis stevensii (Morillo)
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Macroscepis uniflora (Morillo)
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Macroscepis urceolata (H.Karst.)
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Macroscepis yucatanensis (Morillo)