Genus Tylecodon in Family Crassulaceae
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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Tylecodon × fergusoniae
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Tylecodon albiflorus
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Tylecodon atropurpureus
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Tylecodon aurusbergensis
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Tylecodon bayeri
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Tylecodon bleckiae
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Tylecodon bodleyae
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Tylecodon bruynsii
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Tylecodon buchholzianus
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Tylecodon cacalioides
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Tylecodon celatus
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Tylecodon cordiformis
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Tylecodon decipiens
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Tylecodon ellaphieae
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Tylecodon faucium
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Tylecodon florentii
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Tylecodon fragilis
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Tylecodon grandiflorus
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Tylecodon hallii
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Tylecodon hirtifolius
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Tylecodon kritzingeri
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Tylecodon leucothrix
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Tylecodon longipes
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Tylecodon nigricaulis
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Tylecodon nolteei
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Tylecodon occultans
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Tylecodon opelii
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Tylecodon paniculatus
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Tylecodon pearsonii
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Tylecodon peculiaris
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Tylecodon petrophilus
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Tylecodon pusillus
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Tylecodon pygmaeus
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Tylecodon racemosus
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Tylecodon reticulatus
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Tylecodon rubrovenosus
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Tylecodon schaeferianus
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Tylecodon similis
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Tylecodon singularis
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Tylecodon stenocaulis
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Tylecodon striatus
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Tylecodon suffultus
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Tylecodon sulphureus
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Tylecodon tenuis
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Tylecodon torulosus
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Tylecodon tribblei
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Tylecodon tuberosus
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Tylecodon ventricosus
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Tylecodon viridiflorus
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Tylecodon wallichii
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