Subvariety Explained

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

Plant taxonomy

Subvariety is ranked:

• below that of variety (varietas)
• above that of form (forma).

Subvariety is an infraspecific taxon.^[1]

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.

Notes and References

1. Book: International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants. 2012. Article 4. 4.1. If a greater number of ranks of taxa is desired, [...a]n organism may thus be assigned to taxa of the following ranks (in descending sequence): [... genus, ... species, subspecies,] variety (Latin: varietas), subvariety (Latin: subvarietas), form (Latin: forma), and subform (Latin: subforma). ... 4.3. Further ranks may also be intercalated or added, provided that confusion or error is not thereby introduced..