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Genus Sciaphila in Family Triuridaceae

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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Genus Description

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S. vexatora: Leistner & J.M.B. Sm., 2019; S. maculata: White & Raimondo, 2008. S. decumbens: Goldblatt & J.C. Manning, 2020. S. longifolia: White, 1984. S. tigridia: Goldblatt & J.C. Manning, 2000. S. bulbifera: Goldblatt & J.C. Manning, 2005. S. namaquensis: Harford, 1841; S. ardernsis: Harford, 1845; S. paivana: Harford, 1859; S. bolusii: L. Bolus, 1911; S. cedarbergensis: G.J. Lewis, 1938; S. falcifolia: J.C. Manning & Goldblatt, 2002; S. pudica: Swt., 1827; S. tysonii: Harford ex White, 1911. Species: L. bolusii (G.J. Lewis, 1938; L. Bolus, 1911). L. cedarbergensis (G.J. Lewis, 1938; L. cedarbergensis in 2010). L. tigridia (Goldblatt & J.C. Manning, 2000; J.C. Manning, 2020). L. bulbifera (Goldblatt & J.C. Manning, 2005; L. bulbifera 2020). L. falcifolia (J.C. Manning & Goldblatt, 2002; L. falcifolia 2020). L. namaquensis (Harford, 1841; L. namaquensis 2020). L. paivana (Harford, 1859; L. paivana 2020). L. pudica (Swt., 1827; L. pudica 2020). L. tysonii (Harford ex White, 1911; L. tysonii 2020). L. ardernsis (Harford, 1845; L. ardernsis 2020).

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