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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:
- a genus name (genera)
- a specific epithet (species)
- an infraspecific epithet (subvariety)
To indicate the subvariety rank, the abbreviation "subvar." is put before the infraspecific epithet.
References
- "Article 4". International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants. 2012.
4.1. If a greater number of ranks of taxa is desired, n organism may thus be assigned to taxa of the following ranks (in descending sequence): variety (varietas), subvariety (subvarietas), form (forma), and subform (subforma). ... 4.3. Further ranks may also be intercalated or added, provided that confusion or error is not thereby introduced.
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