Genus Phialanthus in Family Rubiaceae
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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Phialanthus acunae (Borhidi)
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Phialanthus alainii (Borhidi)
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Phialanthus bissei ((Borhidi) Borhidi)
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Phialanthus ellipticus (Urb.)
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Phialanthus glaberrimus (Borhidi)
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Phialanthus grandifolius (Alain)
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Phialanthus guantanamensis (Borhidi)
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Phialanthus hispaniolae (Alain & R.G.García)
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Phialanthus inflatus (Borhidi)
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Phialanthus jamaicensis (Urb.)
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Phialanthus linearis (Alain)
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Phialanthus macrocalyx (Borhidi)
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Phialanthus macrostemon (Standl.)
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Phialanthus marianus (Borhidi)
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Phialanthus myrtilloides (Griseb.)
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Phialanthus oblongatus (Urb.)
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Phialanthus parvifolius (Urb.)
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Phialanthus peduncularis (Borhidi)
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Phialanthus resinifluus (Griseb.)
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Phialanthus revolutus (Urb.)
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Phialanthus rigidus (Griseb.)
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Phialanthus stillans (Griseb.)