Genus Adelia in Family Euphorbiaceae
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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Adelia barbinervis (Cham. & Schltdl.)
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Adelia brandegeei (V.W.Steinm.)
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Adelia cinerea ((Wiggins & Rollins) A.Cerv., V.W.Steinm. & Flores Olv.)
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Adelia membranifolia (Chodat & Hassl.)
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Adelia oaxacana (Hemsl.)
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Adelia obovata (Wiggins & Rollins)
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Adelia panamensis (Pax & K.Hoffm.)
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Adelia ricinella (L.)
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Adelia triloba (Hemsl.)
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Adelia vaseyi ((J.M.Coult.) Pax & K.Hoffm.)