Genus Faroa in Family Gentianaceae
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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Faroa acaulis (R.E.Fr.)
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Faroa acuminata (P.Taylor)
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Faroa affinis (De Wild.)
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Faroa alata (P.Taylor)
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Faroa amara (Gilg ex Baker)
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Faroa axillaris (Baker)
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Faroa chalcophila (P.Taylor)
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Faroa corniculata (P.Taylor)
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Faroa duvigneaudii (Lambinon)
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Faroa fanshawei (P.Taylor)
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Faroa graveolens (Baker)
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Faroa hutchinsonii (P.Taylor)
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Faroa involucrata (Knobl.)
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Faroa malaissei (Bamps)
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Faroa minutiflora (P.Taylor)
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Faroa pusilla (Baker)
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Faroa richardsiae (P.Taylor)
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Faroa salutaris (Welw.)
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Faroa schaijesiorum (Bamps)