Genus Tapeinochilos in Family Costaceae
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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Tapeinochilos acaulis (Schum.)
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Tapeinochilos ananassae (K.Schum.)
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Tapeinochilos beccarii (K.Schum.)
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Tapeinochilos dahlii (K.Schum.)
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Tapeinochilos densus (K.Schum.)
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Tapeinochilos fissilabrum (Gagnep.)
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Tapeinochilos globiceps (K.Schum.)
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Tapeinochilos hollrungii (Schum.)
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Tapeinochilos lauterbachii (K.Schum.)
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Tapeinochilos naumannii (Warb.)
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Tapeinochilos piniformis (Warb.)
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Tapeinochilos pubescens (Ridl.)
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Tapeinochilos recurvatus (K.Schum.)
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Tapeinochilos spectabilis (K.Schum.)
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Tapeinochilos tomentosum (Valeton)
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Tapeinochilos versteegii (Valeton)