Subvariety

For (two distinct) mathematical uses, see algebraic variety and variety (universal algebra).

A subvariety (Latin: subvarietas) in botanical nomenclature is a taxonomic rank. They are rarely used to classify organisms.

Plant taxonomy

Subvariety is ranked:

Subvariety is an infraspecific taxon.

Name

Its name consists of three parts:

  1. a genus name (genera)
  2. a specific epithet (species)
  3. an infraspecific epithet (subvariety)

To indicate the subvariety rank, the abbreviation "subvar." is put before the infraspecific epithet.

Taxonomic ranks
Magnorder Section (zoo.)
Domain/Superkingdom Superphylum/Superdivision Superclass Superorder Superfamily Supertribe
Kingdom Phylum/Division Class Legion Order Family Tribe Genus Species
Subkingdom Subphylum Subclass Cohort Suborder Subfamily Subtribe Subgenus Subspecies
Infrakingdom/Branch Infraphylum Infraclass Infraorder Section (bot.) Variety
Microphylum Parvclass Parvorder Series (bot.) Form


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