Genus Desmocladus in Family Restionaceae
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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Desmocladus asper ((Nees) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus austrinus (B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus biformis (B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus castaneus (B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus confertospicatus ((Steud.) B.G.Briggs)
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Desmocladus diacolpicus (B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus elongatus (B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus eludens ((B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson) B.G.Briggs)
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Desmocladus eyreanus ((B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson) B.G.Briggs)
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Desmocladus fasciculatus ((R.Br.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus ferruginipes ((Meney & Pate) B.G.Briggs)
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Desmocladus flexuosus ((R.Br.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus glomeratus (K.W.Dixon & Meney)
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Desmocladus lateriflorus ((Fitzg.) B.G.Briggs)
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Desmocladus lateriticus (B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus laxiflorus ((Steud.) B.G.Briggs)
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Desmocladus microcarpus ((Meney & Pate) B.G.Briggs)
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Desmocladus myriocladus ((Gilg) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus nodatus ((B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson) B.G.Briggs)
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Desmocladus parthenicus (B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus quiricoanus (B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus semiplanus (B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)
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Desmocladus virgatus ((Benth.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson)