Genus Asterochaete in Family Cyperaceae
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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Asterochaete acuminata (X.F.Zhang)
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Asterochaete angustissima ((Cherm.) X.F.Zhang)
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Asterochaete borbonica ((Steud.) X.F.Zhang)
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Asterochaete dactyloides ((Vahl) K.L.Wilson & J.J.Bruhl)
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Asterochaete discolor (T.H.Arnold ex X.F.Zhang)
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Asterochaete eminii ((K.Schum.) X.F.Zhang)
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Asterochaete filifolia ((C.Reid & T.H.Arnold) X.F.Zhang)
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Asterochaete schlechteri ((C.B.Clarke) X.F.Zhang)
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Asterochaete ulugurensis (Nelmes ex X.F.Zhang)