Genus Thryptomene in Family Myrtaceae
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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Thryptomene australis
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Thryptomene baeckeacea
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Thryptomene biseriata
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Thryptomene caduca
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Thryptomene calcicola
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Thryptomene calycina
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Thryptomene costata
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Thryptomene cuspidata
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Thryptomene dampieri
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Thryptomene decussata
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Thryptomene denticulata
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Thryptomene duplicata
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Thryptomene elliottii
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Thryptomene eremaea
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Thryptomene ericaea
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Thryptomene globifera
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Thryptomene hexandra
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Thryptomene hubbardii
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Thryptomene hyporhytis
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Thryptomene johnsonii
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Thryptomene kochii
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Thryptomene longifolia
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Thryptomene micrantha
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Thryptomene mucronulata
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Thryptomene naviculata
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Thryptomene nealensis
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Thryptomene nitida
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Thryptomene oligandra
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Thryptomene orbiculata
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Thryptomene parviflora
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Thryptomene pinifolia
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Thryptomene podantha
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Thryptomene racemulosa
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Thryptomene remota
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Thryptomene repens
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Thryptomene salina
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Thryptomene saxicola
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Thryptomene shirleyae
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Thryptomene stapfii
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Thryptomene stenophylla
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Thryptomene striata
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Thryptomene strongylophylla
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Thryptomene urceolaris
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Thryptomene velutina
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Thryptomene wannooensis
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Thryptomene wittweri