Genus Peddiea in Family Thymelaeaceae
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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Peddiea africana (Harv.)
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Peddiea arborescens (A.Robyns)
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Peddiea fischeri (Engl.)
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Peddiea involucrata (Baker)
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Peddiea kaniamensis (A.Robyns)
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Peddiea kivuensis (A.Robyns)
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Peddiea lanceolata (Domke)
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Peddiea montana (Domke)
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Peddiea orophila (A.Robyns)
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Peddiea parviflora (Hook.f.)
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Peddiea polyantha (Gilg)
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Peddiea puberula (Domke)
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Peddiea rapaneoides (Gilg ex Engl.)
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Peddiea subcordata (Domke)
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Peddiea thomensis (Exell)
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Peddiea thulinii (Temu)