Genus Astronidium in Family Melastomataceae
What is a Genus (pl. Genera)?
In the context of botanical taxonomy, the Genus (plural Genera) rank is a taxonomic rank
that is
used to classify groups of related species within a Family. Genera are based on a set of
shared
morphological, anatomical, and genetic characteristics, such as flower structure, fruit
type,
and leaf morphology. The Genus rank is situated between Family and Species in the hierarchy
of
taxonomic ranks.
Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Pick a Species to see its components:
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Astronidium aneityense
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Astronidium angulosum
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Astronidium anomalum
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Astronidium banksianum
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Astronidium basinervatum
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Astronidium biakense
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Astronidium bracteatum
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Astronidium brassii
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Astronidium carolinense
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Astronidium circumscissum
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Astronidium confertiflorum
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Astronidium constrictum
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Astronidium cuneatum
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Astronidium degeneri
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Astronidium floribundum
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Astronidium fragilissimum
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Astronidium fraternum
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Astronidium glabratum
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Astronidium glabrum
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Astronidium inflatum
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Astronidium infundibulare
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Astronidium insulare
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Astronidium kasiense
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Astronidium laeve
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Astronidium lemafaense
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Astronidium lepidopunctatum
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Astronidium lepidotum
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Astronidium ligulatum
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Astronidium loloruense
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Astronidium macranthum
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Astronidium mammiforme
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Astronidium micranthum
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Astronidium miraculum-dei
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Astronidium montanum
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Astronidium morobiense
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Astronidium muscosum
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Astronidium navigatorum
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Astronidium novae-ebudaense
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Astronidium novae-hannoverae
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Astronidium novoguineense
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Astronidium ovalifolium
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Astronidium palauense
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Astronidium pallidiflorum
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Astronidium pallidum
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Astronidium parviflorum
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Astronidium ponapense
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Astronidium pseudoparviflorum
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Astronidium puberulum
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Astronidium rhaphidifolium
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Astronidium robustum
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Astronidium saccatum
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Astronidium salomonense
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Astronidium samoense
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Astronidium saulae
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Astronidium sessilie
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Astronidium sessilifolium
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Astronidium sinuosum
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Astronidium storckii
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Astronidium subcordatum
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Astronidium subvaginatum
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Astronidium sudestense
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Astronidium tomentosum
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Astronidium uncinatotessellatum
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Astronidium vaginatovillosum
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Astronidium vanikoroense
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Astronidium variabile
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Astronidium victoriae