Genus Hypodiscus 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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Pick a Species to see its components:
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Hypodiscus alboaristatus (Mast.)
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Hypodiscus alternans (Pillans)
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Hypodiscus argenteus (Mast.)
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Hypodiscus aristatus ((Thunb.) C.Krauss)
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Hypodiscus laevigatus ((Kunth) H.P.Linder)
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Hypodiscus montanus (Esterh.)
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Hypodiscus neesii (Mast.)
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Hypodiscus procurrens (Esterh.)
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Hypodiscus rigidus (Mast.)
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Hypodiscus rugosus (Mast.)
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Hypodiscus squamosus (Esterh.)
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Hypodiscus striatus (Mast.)
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Hypodiscus sulcatus (Pillans)
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Hypodiscus synchroolepis (Mast.)
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Hypodiscus willdenovia (Mast.)