Genus Isopogon in Family Proteaceae
What is a Genus (pl. Genera)?
In the context of botanical taxonomy, the Genus (plural Genera) rank is a taxonomic rank
that is
used to classify groups of related species within a Family. Genera are based on a set of
shared
morphological, anatomical, and genetic characteristics, such as flower structure, fruit
type,
and leaf morphology. The Genus rank is situated between Family and Species in the hierarchy
of
taxonomic ranks.
Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Pick a Species to see its components:
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Isopogon adenanthoides
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Isopogon alcicornis
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Isopogon anemonifolius
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Isopogon anethifolius
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Isopogon asper
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Isopogon attenuatus
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Isopogon axillaris
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Isopogon baxteri
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Isopogon buxifolius
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Isopogon ceratophyllus
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Isopogon crithmifolius
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Isopogon cuneatus
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Isopogon dawsonii
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Isopogon divergens
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Isopogon drummondii
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Isopogon dubius
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Isopogon fletcheri
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Isopogon formosus
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Isopogon gardneri
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Isopogon inconspicuus
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Isopogon latifolius
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Isopogon linearis
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Isopogon longifolius
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Isopogon mnoraifolius
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Isopogon panduratus
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Isopogon petiolaris
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Isopogon polycephalus
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Isopogon prostratus
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Isopogon pruinosus
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Isopogon robustus
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Isopogon scabriusculus
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Isopogon sphaerocephalus
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Isopogon teretifolius
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Isopogon tridens
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Isopogon trilobus
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Isopogon uncinatus
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Isopogon villosus