Genus Xanthomyrtus in Tribe Xanthomyrteae
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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Xanthomyrtus angustifolia (A.J.Scott)
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Xanthomyrtus arfakensis (Diels)
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Xanthomyrtus bryophila (Diels)
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Xanthomyrtus cardiophylla (Merr. & L.M.Perry)
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Xanthomyrtus compacta (Diels)
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Xanthomyrtus diplycosiifolia (Merr.)
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Xanthomyrtus flavida ((Stapf) Diels)
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Xanthomyrtus grandiflora (A.J.Scott)
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Xanthomyrtus humilis (Merr. & L.M.Perry)
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Xanthomyrtus kanalaensis ((Hochr.) N.Snow)
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Xanthomyrtus koebrensis (Diels)
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Xanthomyrtus lanceolata (Merr. & L.M.Perry)
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Xanthomyrtus leeuwenii (Diels ex A.J.Scott)
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Xanthomyrtus montis-sucklingii (A.J.Scott)
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Xanthomyrtus montivaga (A.J.Scott)
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Xanthomyrtus oreophila (A.J.Scott)
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Xanthomyrtus ovata (A.J.Scott)
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Xanthomyrtus papuana (Merr. & L.M.Perry)
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Xanthomyrtus polyclada (Diels)
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Xanthomyrtus schlechteri (Diels)
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Xanthomyrtus scolopacina (Diels)
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Xanthomyrtus splendens (N.Snow & W.N.Takeuchi)
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Xanthomyrtus wendae (Danet)