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:

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

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.