Genus Pachycentria in Family Melastomataceae
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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Pachycentria constricta (Blume)
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Pachycentria glauca (Triana)
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Pachycentria hanseniana (Clausing)
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Pachycentria microsperma (Becc.)
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Pachycentria microstyla (Becc.)
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Pachycentria pulverulenta ((Jack) Clausing)
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Pachycentria tuberosa (Blume ex Corner)
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Pachycentria varingaefolia (Blume)
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Pachycentria vogelkopensis (Clausing)