Plant Family: 796 Genera in Fabaceae

Fabaceae: A Plant Family Close to My Heart

As a plant enthusiast, I’ve always been captivated by the sheer diversity and ecological significance of the Fabaceae family. Also known as legumes, this family encompasses a vast array of plants, from towering trees to delicate wildflowers, all united by their unique fruit structure – the legume pod. In this article, I’ll share my fascination with this remarkable plant family, delving into its key characteristics, ecological importance, and some of its most notable members.

The Distinguishing Features of Fabaceae

What sets Fabaceae apart from other plant families is their distinctive legume pod, a dry fruit that splits along two seams to release its seeds. This simple yet ingenious design has enabled legumes to disperse their seeds effectively, contributing to their widespread distribution across the globe.

Another hallmark of Fabaceae is their ability to form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules. These bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants, enriching the soil and benefiting both the legumes and surrounding vegetation. This unique trait makes legumes invaluable in sustainable agriculture, as they can reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.

Ecological Importance of Legumes

Fabaceae plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. Their nitrogen-fixing ability enhances soil fertility, promoting plant growth and biodiversity. Legumes also serve as a vital food source for various animals, including insects, birds, and mammals. Their flowers attract pollinators, contributing to the reproduction of countless plant species. Moreover, the extensive root systems of many legumes help prevent soil erosion, safeguarding ecosystems from degradation.

Genera

The Fabaceae family boasts an impressive diversity of genera, each with its unique characteristics and ecological roles.

1. Astragalus: This genus encompasses a wide range of herbaceous perennials and shrubs, known for their beautiful flowers and medicinal properties. Some Astragalus species are used in traditional medicine to boost the immune system and support overall health. – 3082 Species in Genus Astragalus
2. Lupinus: Commonly known as lupines, these plants are prized for their vibrant flower spikes and their ability to improve soil quality. Lupines are also cultivated as a source of protein-rich seeds for human and animal consumption. – 585 Species in Genus Lupinus
3. Trifolium: This genus includes various clover species, which are widely recognized for their three-lobed leaves and their role in nitrogen fixation. Clovers are essential components of pastures and meadows, providing forage for livestock and supporting pollinators. – 306 Species in Genus Trifolium
4. Glycine: This genus is home to the soybean, a globally significant crop cultivated for its oil and protein-rich seeds. Soybeans are used in a wide range of food products and are also a crucial source of animal feed. – 28 Species in Genus Glycine
5. Phaseolus: This genus encompasses various bean species, including common beans, kidney beans, and lima beans. These legumes are staples in many cuisines worldwide, providing essential nutrients and dietary fiber. – 88 Species in Genus Phaseolus
6. Abarema Pittier
7. Abrus Adans. – 17 Species in Genus Abrus
8. Acacia Mill. – 1091 Species in Genus Acacia
9. Acaciella Britton & Rose
10. Acmispon Raf.
11. Acosmium Schott
12. Acrocarpus Wight ex Arn.
13. Adenanthera L.
14. Adenocarpus DC.
15. Adenodolichos Harms
16. Adenolobus (Harv. ex Benth.) Torre & Hillc.
17. Adenopodia C.Presl
18. Adesmia DC.
19. Adinobotrys Dunn
20. Aenictophyton A.T.Lee
21. Aeschynomene L.
22. Afgekia Craib
23. Afroamphica H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
24. Afzelia Sm.
25. Aganope Miq.
26. Airyantha Brummitt
27. Akschindlium H.Ohashi
28. Alantsilodendron Villiers
29. Albizia Durazz. – 99 Species in Genus Albizia
30. Aldina Endl.
31. Alexa Moq.
32. Alhagi Tourn. ex Gagnebin
33. Alistilus N.E.Br.
34. Almaleea Crisp & P.H.Weston
35. Alysicarpus Desv.
36. Amblygonocarpus Harms
37. Amburana Schwacke & Taubert
38. Amherstia Wall.
39. Amicia Kunth
40. Ammodendron Fisch. ex DC.
41. Ammopiptanthus S.H.Cheng
42. Amorpha L.
43. Amphicarpaea Elliott ex Nutt.
44. Amphimas Pierre ex Harms
45. Amphiodon Huber
46. Amphithalea Eckl. & Zeyh.
47. Anadenanthera Speg.
48. Anagyris L.
49. Anarthrophyllum Benth.
50. Ancistrotropis A.Delgado
51. Andira Lam.
52. Androcalymma Dwyer
53. Angylocalyx Taub.
54. Annea Mackinder & Wieringa
55. Anonychium Schweinf.
56. Antheroporum Gagnep.
57. Anthonotha P.Beauv.
58. Anthyllis L.
59. Antopetitia A.Rich.
60. Aotus Sm.
61. Aphanocalyx Oliv.
62. Aphyllodium (DC.) Gagnep.
63. Apios Fabr.
64. Apoplanesia C.Presl
65. Apuleia Mart.
66. Apurimacia Harms
67. Arachis L.
68. Arapatiella Rizzini & A.Mattos
69. Archidendron F.Muell.
70. Archidendropsis I.C.Nielsen
71. Arcoa Urb.
72. Argyrocytisus (Maire) Frodin & Heywood ex Raynaud
73. Argyrolobium Eckl. & Zeyh.
74. Arquita Gagnon, G.P.Lewis & C.E.Hughes
75. Arthroclianthus Baill.
76. Aspalathus L.
77. Ateleia (DC.) D.Dietr.
78. Aubrevillea Pellegr.
79. Augouardia Pellegr.
80. Austrocallerya J.Compton & Schrire
81. Austrodolichos Verdc.
82. Austrosteenisia R.Geesink
83. Baikiaea Benth.
84. Balsamocarpon Clos
85. Baphia Afzel. ex G.Lodd.
86. Baphiastrum Harms
87. Baphiopsis Benth. ex Baker
88. Baptisia Vent. – 25Species in Genus Baptisia
89. Barbieria DC.
90. Barklya F.Muell.
91. Barnebydendron J.H.Kirkbr.
92. Batesia Spruce ex Benth. & Hook.f.
93. Baudouinia Baill.
94. Bauhinia Plum. ex L. – 192 Species in Genus Bauhinia
95. Behaimia Griseb.
96. Berlinia Sol. ex Hook.f. & Benth.
97. Betencourtia A.St.-Hil.
98. Biancaea Tod.
99. Bikinia Wieringa
100. Bionia Mart. ex Benth.
101. Biserrula L.
102. Bituminaria Heist. ex Fabr.
103. Blanchetiodendron Barneby & J.W.Grimes
104. Bobgunnia J.H.Kirkbr. & Wiersema
105. Bocoa Aubl.
106. Boliviadendron E.R.Souza & C.E.Hughes
107. Bolusafra Kuntze
108. Bolusanthus Harms
109. Bolusia Benth.
110. Bossiaea Vent.
111. Bouffordia H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
112. Bowdichia Kunth
113. Bowringia Champ. ex Benth.
114. Brachycylix (Harms) R.S.Cowan
115. Brachypterum (Wight & Arn.) Benth.
116. Brachystegia Benth.
117. Bracteolaria Hochst.
118. Brandzeia Baill.
119. Brenierea Humbert
120. Brodriguesia R.S.Cowan
121. Brongniartia Kunth
122. Brownea Jacq.
123. Browneopsis Huber
124. Brya P.Browne
125. Bryaspis P.A.Duvign.
126. Burkea Benth.
127. Burkilliodendron Sastry
128. Bussea Harms
129. Butea Roxb. ex Willd.
130. Cadia Forssk.
131. Caesalpinia Plum. ex L. – 10 Species in Genus Caesalpinia
132. Caetangil L.P.Queiroz
133. Cajanus Adans.
134. Calicotome Link
135. Callerya Endl.
136. Calliandra Benth. – 151 Species in Genus Calliandra
137. Calliandropsis H.M.Hern. & Guinet
138. Callistachys Vent.
139. Calobota Eckl. & Zeyh.
140. Calophaca Fisch.
141. Calopogonium Desv.
142. Calpocalyx Harms
143. Calpurnia E.Mey.
144. Camoensia Welw. ex Benth.
145. Campsiandra Benth.
146. Camptosema Hook. & Arn.
147. Campylotropis Bunge
148. Canavalia DC.
149. Candolleodendron R.S.Cowan
150. Caragana Lam. – 95 Species in Genus Caragana
151. Carmichaelia R.Br.
152. Carrissoa Baker f.
153. Cascaronia Griseb.
154. Cassia L. – 37 Species in Genus Cassia
155. Castanospermum A.Cunn. ex Mudie
156. Cathormion (Benth.) Hassk.
157. Cedrelinga Ducke
158. Cenostigma Tul.
159. Centrolobium Mart. ex Benth.
160. Centrosema (DC.) Benth.
161. Ceratonia L.
162. Cercis L. – 10 Species in Genus Cercis
163. Cerradicola L.P.Queiroz
164. Chadsia Bojer
165. Chamaecrista (L.) Moench
166. Chamaecytisus Link
167. Chapmannia Torr. & A.Gray
168. Cheniella R.Clark & Mackinder
169. Chesneya Lindl. ex Endl.
170. Chidlowia Hoyle
171. Chloroleucon (Benth.) Record
172. Chorizema Labill.
173. Christia Moench
174. Cicer L.
175. Cladrastis Raf.
176. Clathrotropis (Benth.) Harms
177. Cleobulia Mart. ex Benth.
178. Clianthus Sol. ex Lindl.
179. Clitoria L. – 66 Species in Genus Clitoria
180. Clitoriopsis R.Wilczek
181. Cochlianthus Benth.
182. Cochliasanthus Trew
183. Codariocalyx Hassk.
184. Cojoba Britton & Rose
185. Collaea DC.
186. Cologania Kunth
187. Colophospermum J.Léonard
188. Colutea L.
189. Colvillea Bojer ex Hook.
190. Condylostylis Piper
191. Conzattia Rose
192. Copaifera L.
193. Cordeauxia Hemsl.
194. Cordyla Lour.
195. Corethrodendron Fisch. & Basiner
196. Coronilla L. – 25 Species in Genus Coronilla
197. Coulteria Kunth
198. Coursetia DC.
199. Craibia Harms & Dunn
200. Cranocarpus Benth.
201. Craspedolobium Harms
202. Cratylia Mart. ex Benth.
203. Cristonia J.H.Ross
204. Crotalaria L. – 714 Species in Genus Crotalaria
205. Cruddasia Prain
206. Crudia Schreb.
207. Cryptosepalum Benth.
208. Ctenodon Baill.
209. Cullen Medik.
210. Cyamopsis DC.
211. Cyathostegia (Benth.) Schery
212. Cyclocarpa Afzel. ex Urb.
213. Cyclolobium Benth.
214. Cyclopia Vent.
215. Cylicodiscus Harms
216. Cymbosema Benth.
217. Cynometra L.
218. Cytisophyllum O.Lang
219. Cytisopsis Jaub. & Spach
220. Cytisus Desf. – 33 Species in Genus Cytisus
221. Dahlstedtia Malme
222. Dalbergia L.f.
223. Dalbergiella Baker f.
224. Dalea L. – 194 Species in Genus Dalea
225. Dalhousiea Graham ex Benth.
226. Daniellia Benn.
227. Daprainia H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
228. Daviesia Sm.
229. Decorsea R.Vig.
230. Deguelia Aubl.
231. Delgadoana U.B.Deshmukh, M.B.Shende, E.S.Reddy & Mungole
232. Delonix Raf.
233. Dendrolobium (Wight & Arn.) Benth.
234. Denisophytum R.Vig.
235. Dermatophyllum Scheele
236. Derris Lour.
237. Desmanthus Willd.
238. Desmodiastrum (Prain) A.Pramanik & Thoth.
239. Desmodiopsis (Schindl.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
240. Desmodium Desv. – 179 Species in Genus Desmodium
241. Detarium Juss.
242. Dewevrea Micheli
243. Dialium L.
244. Dichilus DC.
245. Dichrostachys (A.DC.) Wight & Arn.
246. Dicorynia Benth.
247. Dicraeopetalum Harms
248. Dicymbe Spruce ex Benth. & Hook.f.
249. Didelotia Baill.
250. Dillwynia Sm.
251. Dimorphandra Schott
252. Dinizia Ducke
253. Dioclea Kunth
254. Diphyllarium Gagnep.
255. Diphysa Jacq.
256. Diplotropis Benth.
257. Dipogon Liebm.
258. Dipteryx Schreb.
259. Diptychandra Tul.
260. Discolobium Benth.
261. Distemonanthus Benth.
262. Disynstemon R.Vig.
263. Dolichopsis Hassl.
264. Dolichos L.
265. Dorycnopsis Boiss.
266. Droogmansia De Wild.
267. Dumasia DC.
268. Dunbaria Wight & Arn.
269. Duparquetia Baill.
270. Dussia Krug & Urb. ex Taub.
271. Dysolobium (Benth.) Prain
272. Ebenopsis Britton & Rose
273. Ebenus L.
274. Echinospartum (Spach) Fourr.
275. Ecuadendron D.A.Neill
276. Eleiotis DC.
277. Eligmocarpus Capuron
278. Eminia Taub.
279. Endertia Steenis & de Wit
280. Endosamara R.Geesink
281. Englerodendron Harms
282. Entada Adans.
283. Enterolobium Mart.
284. Eperua Aubl.
285. Eremosparton Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
286. Erichsenia Hemsl.
287. Erinacea Tourn. ex Adans.
288. Eriosema (DC.) G.Don
289. Erophaca Boiss.
290. Errazurizia Phil.
291. Erythrina L. – 129 Species in Genus Erythrina
292. Erythrophleum R.Br.
293. Erythrostemon Klotzsch
294. Euchilopsis F.Muell.
295. Euchlora Eckl. & Zeyh.
296. Euchresta Benn.
297. Eurypetalum Harms
298. Eutaxia R.Br.
299. Eversmannia Bunge
300. Exostyles Schott
301. Eysenhardtia Kunth
302. Ezoloba B.-E.van Wyk & Boatwr.
303. Faidherbia A.Chev.
304. Fairchildia Britton & Rose
305. Falcataria (I.C.Nielsen) Barneby & J.W.Grimes
306. Fiebrigiella Harms
307. Fillaeopsis Harms
308. Fissicalyx Benth.
309. Flemingia Roxb. ex W.T.Aiton
310. Fordia Hemsl.
311. Gabonius Mackinder & Wieringa
312. Gagnebina Neck. ex DC.
313. Galactia P.Browne
314. Galega Tourn. ex L. – 8 Species in Genus Galega
315. Gastrolobium R.Br.
316. Geissaspis Wight & Arn.
317. Gelrebia Gagnon & G.P.Lewis
318. Genista L. – 154 Species in Genus Genista
319. Genistidium I.M.Johnst.
320. Geoffroea Jacq.
321. Gigasiphon Drake
322. Gilbertiodendron J.Léonard
323. Gilletiodendron Vermoesen
324. Gleditsia L. – 14 Species in Genus Gleditsia
325. Gliricidia Kunth
326. Glycyrrhiza Tourn. ex L. – 16 Species in Genus Glycyrrhiza
327. Glycyrrhizopsis Boiss.
328. Gompholobium Sm.
329. Goniorrhachis Taub.
330. Gonocytisus Spach
331. Goodia Salisb.
332. Grazielodendron H.C.Lima
333. Gretheria Duno & Torke
334. Greuteria Amirahm. & Kaz.Osaloo
335. Griffonia Baill. – 4 Species in Genus Griffonia
336. Grona Lour.
337. Gueldenstaedtia Fisch.
338. Guianodendron Sch.Rodr. & A.M.G.Azevedo
339. Guibourtia Benn.
340. Guilandina L.
341. Gwilymia A.G.Lima, Paula-Souza & Scalon
342. Gymnocladus Lam.
343. Haematoxylum L.
344. Hammatolobium Fenzl
345. Hanslia Schindl.
346. Haplormosia Harms
347. Harashuteria K.Ohashi & H.Ohashi
348. Hardenbergia Benth. – 3 Species in Genus Hardenbergia
349. Hardwickia Roxb.
350. Harleyodendron R.S.Cowan
351. Harpalyce Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
352. Havardia Small
353. Haymondia A.N.Egan & B.Pan
354. Hebestigma Urb.
355. Hedysarum L.
356. Hegnera Schindl.
357. Helicotropis A.Delgado
358. Heliodendron Gill.K.Br. & Bayly
359. Hererolandia Gagnon & G.P.Lewis
360. Herpyza Sauvalle
361. Hesperalbizia Barneby & J.W.Grimes
362. Hesperolaburnum Maire
363. Hesperothamnus Brandegee
364. Heteroflorum M.Sousa
365. Heterostemon Desf.
366. Hippocrepis L.
367. Hoffmannseggia Cav.
368. Hoita Rydb.
369. Holocalyx Micheli
370. Hosackia Douglas ex Benth.
371. Hovea R.Br.
372. Huangtcia H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
373. Huchimingia Z.Q.Song & Shi J.Li
374. Hultholia Gagnon & G.P.Lewis
375. Humboldtia Vahl
376. Humularia P.A.Duvign.
377. Hydrochorea Barneby & J.W.Grimes
378. Hylodendron Taub.
379. Hylodesmum H.Ohashi & R.R.Mill
380. Hymenaea L.
381. Hymenolobium Benth.
382. Hymenostegia Harms
383. Hypocalyptus Thunb.
384. Ibatiria W.E.Cooper
385. Icuria Wieringa
386. Imbralyx R.Geesink
387. Indigastrum Jaub. & Spach
388. Indigofera L. – 749 Species in Genus Indigofera
389. Indopiptadenia Brenan
390. Inga Mill. – 283 Species in Genus Inga
391. Inocarpus J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
392. Intsia Thouars
393. Isoberlinia Craib & Stapf
394. Isotropis Benth.
395. Jacksonia R.Br. ex Sm.
396. Jacqueshuberia Ducke
397. Julbernardia Pellegr.
398. Jupunba Britton & Rose
399. Kalappia Kosterm.
400. Kanaloa Lorence & K.R.Wood
401. Kanburia J.Compton, Mattapha, Sirich. & Schrire
402. Kartalinia Brullo, C.Brullo, Cambria, Acar, Salmeri & Giusso
403. Kebirita Kramina & D.D.Sokoloff
404. Kennedia Vent.
405. Koompassia Maingay ex Benth.
406. Kotschya Endl.
407. Kummerowia Schindl.
408. Kunstleria Prain
409. Labichea Gaudich. ex DC.
410. Lablab Adans. – Lablab Purpureus in Genus Lablab – Hyacinth Bean
411. Laburnum Fabr. – 3 Species in Genus Laburnum
412. Lachesiodendron P.G.Ribeiro, L.P.Queiroz & Luckow
413. Lackeya Fortunato, L.P.Queiroz & G.P.Lewis
414. Ladeania A.N.Egan & Reveal
415. Lamprolobium Benth.
416. Lathyrus L. – 184 Species in Genus Lathyrus
417. Latrobea Meisn.
418. Lebeckia Thunb.
419. Lebruniodendron J.Léonard
420. Lecointea Ducke
421. Lemurodendron Villiers & P.Guinet
422. Lennea Klotzsch
423. Leobordea Delile
424. Leonardoxa Aubrév.
425. Leptoderris Dunn
426. Leptodesmia (Benth.) Benth. & Hook.f.
427. Leptolobium Vogel
428. Leptosema Benth.
429. Leptospron (Benth. & Hook.f.) A.Delgado
430. Lespedeza Michx. – 61 Species in Genus Lespedeza
431. Lessertia DC.
432. Leucaena Benth. – 26 Species in Genus Leucaena
433. Leucochloron Barneby & J.W.Grimes
434. Leucomphalos Benth.
435. Leucostegane Prain
436. Libidibia Schltdl.
437. Librevillea Hoyle
438. Limadendron Meireles & A.M.G.Azevedo
439. Liparia L.
440. Listia E.Mey.
441. Loesenera Harms
442. Lonchocarpus Kunth
443. Lophocarpinia Burkart
444. Lotononis (DC.) Eckl. & Zeyh.
445. Lotus L. – 129 Species in Genus Lotus
446. Luetzelburgia Harms
447. Lysidice Hance
448. Lysiloma Benth.
449. Lysiphyllum (Benth.) de Wit
450. Maackia Rupr.
451. Machaerium Pers.
452. Macrolobium Schreb.
453. Macropsychanthus Harms
454. Macroptilium (Benth.) Urb.
455. Macrosamanea Britton & Rose
456. Macrotyloma (Wight & Arn.) Verdc.
457. Maekawaea H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
458. Mantiqueira L.P.Queiroz
459. Maraniona C.E.Hughes, G.P.Lewis, Daza & Reynel
460. Marina Liebm.
461. Mariosousa Seigler & Ebinger
462. Marlimorimia L.P.Queiroz, L.M.Borges, Marc.F.Simon & P.G.Ribeiro
463. Martiodendron Gleason
464. Mastersia Benth.
465. Mecopus Benn.
466. Medicago L. – 97 Species in Genus Medicago
467. Melanoxylum Schott
468. Melilotus (L.) Mill.
469. Melliniella Harms
470. Melolobium Eckl. & Zeyh.
471. Mendoravia Capuron
472. Mezcala C.E.Hughes & J.L.Contr.
473. Mezoneuron Desf.
474. Michelsonia Hauman
475. Micklethwaitia G.P.Lewis & Schrire
476. Microberlinia A.Chev.
477. Microcharis Benth.
478. Microlobius C.Presl
479. Mildbraediodendron Harms
480. Millettia Wight & Arn.
481. Mimosa L. – 611 Species in Genus Mimosa
482. Mimozyganthus Burkart
483. Mirbelia Sm.
484. Moldenhawera Schrad.
485. Monarthrocarpus Merr.
486. Monopteryx Spruce ex Benth.
487. Montigena Heenan
488. Mora R.H.Schomb. ex Benth.
489. Moullava Adans.
490. Mucuna Adans. – 113 Species in Genus Mucuna
491. Muellera L.f.
492. Muelleranthus Hutch.
493. Mundulea (DC.) Benth.
494. Murtonia Craib
495. Myrocarpus Allemão
496. Myrospermum Jacq.
497. Myroxylon L.f.
498. Mysanthus G.P.Lewis & A.Delgado
499. Naiadendron A.G.Lima, Paula-Souza & Scalon
500. Nanhaia J.Compton & Schrire
501. Nanogalactia L.P.Queiroz
502. Neltuma Raf.
503. Neoapaloxylon Rauschert
504. Neochevalierodendron J.Léonard
505. Neocollettia Hemsl.
506. Neoharmsia R.Vig.
507. Neonotonia J.A.Lackey
508. Neorautanenia Schinz
509. Nephrodesmus Schindl.
510. Neptunia Lour. – 22 Species in Genus Neptunia
511. Nesphostylis Verdc.
512. Neustanthus Benth.
513. Newtonia Baill.
514. Nissolia Jacq.
515. Nogra Merr.
516. Normandiodendron J.Léonard
517. Oberholzeria Swanepoel, M.M.le Roux, M.F.Wojc. & A.E.van Wyk
518. Oddoniodendron De Wild.
519. Ohashia X.Y.Zhu & R.P.Zhang
520. Ohwia H.Ohashi
521. Olneya A.Gray
522. Onobrychis Mill.
523. Ononis L.
524. Ophrestia H.M.L.Forbes
525. Orbexilum Raf.
526. Ormocarpopsis R.Vig.
527. Ormocarpum P.Beauv.
528. Ormosia Jacks.
529. Ornithopus L.
530. Orphanodendron Barneby & J.W.Grimes
531. Osodendron E.J.M.Koenen
532. Ostryocarpus Hook.f.
533. Otoptera DC.
534. Ototropis Nees
535. Ougeinia Benth.
536. Oxylobium Andrews
537. Oxyrhynchus Brandegee
538. Oxytes (Schindl.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
539. Oxytropis DC.
540. Pachyelasma Harms
541. Pachyrhizus Rich. ex DC.
542. Padbruggea Miq.
543. Painteria Britton & Rose
544. Paloue Aubl.
545. Panurea Spruce ex Benth. & Hook.f.
546. Paracalyx Ali
547. Paragoodia I.Thomps.
548. Paramachaerium Ducke
549. Paramacrolobium J.Léonard
550. Parapiptadenia Brenan
551. Pararchidendron I.C.Nielsen
552. Parasenegalia Seigler & Ebinger
553. Paraserianthes I.C.Nielsen
554. Parkia R.Br.
555. Parkinsonia Plum. ex L. – 14 Species in Genus Parkinsonia
556. Parochetus Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
557. Parryella Torr. & A.Gray
558. Paubrasilia Gagnon, H.C.Lima & G.P.Lewis
559. Pearsonia Dümmer
560. Pediomelum Rydb.
561. Pedleya H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
562. Peltogyne Vogel
563. Peltophorum (Vogel) Benth.
564. Pentaclethra Benth.
565. Periandra Mart. ex Benth.
566. Pericopsis Thwaites
567. Petaladenium Ducke
568. Petalostylis R.Br.
569. Peteria A.Gray
570. Petteria C.Presl
571. Phanera Lour.
572. Philenoptera Hochst. ex A.Rich.
573. Phylacium Benn.
574. Phyllodium Desv.
575. Phyllolobium Fisch.
576. Phyllota Benth.
577. Phylloxylon Baill.
578. Physostigma Balf.
579. Pickeringia Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray
580. Pictarena Becklund
581. Pictetia DC.
582. Piliostigma Hochst.
583. Piptadenia Benth.
584. Piptadeniastrum Brenan
585. Piptadeniopsis Burkart
586. Piptanthus Sweet
587. Piscidia L.
588. Pithecellobium Mart.
589. Pityrocarpa (Benth. & Hook.f.) Britton & Rose
590. Plagiocarpus Benth.
591. Plagiosiphon Harms
592. Plathymenia Benth.
593. Platycelyphium Harms
594. Platycyamus Benth.
595. Platylobium Sm.
596. Platymiscium Vogel
597. Platyosprion Maxim.
598. Platypodium Vogel
599. Platysepalum Welw. ex Baker
600. Pleurolobus J.St.-Hil.
601. Podalyria Willd.
602. Podocytisus Boiss. & Heldr.
603. Podolobium R.Br.
604. Podolotus Royle ex Benth.
605. Poecilanthe Benth.
606. Poeppigia C.Presl
607. Poiretia Vent.
608. Poissonia Baill.
609. Poitea Vent.
610. Polhillia C.H.Stirt.
611. Polhillides H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
612. Polystemonanthus Harms
613. Pomaria Cav.
614. Pongamia Adans. – Pongamia Pinnata  of Genus Pongamia
615. Pongamiopsis R.Vig.
616. Prioria Griseb.
617. Prosopidastrum Burkart
618. Prosopis L. – 3 Species in Genus Prosopis
619. Pseudalbizzia Britton & Rose
620. Pseudarthria Wight & Arn.
621. Pseudeminia Verdc.
622. Pseudoeriosema Hauman
623. Pseudolotus Rech.f.
624. Pseudoprosopis Harms
625. Pseudosamanea Harms
626. Pseudosenegalia Seigler & Ebinger
627. Pseudovigna (Harms) Verdc.
628. Psophocarpus Neck. ex DC.
629. Psoralea L.
630. Psorothamnus Rydb.
631. Pterocarpus Jacq.
632. Pterodon Vogel
633. Pterogyne Tul.
634. Pterolobium R.Br. ex Wight & Arn.
635. Ptycholobium Harms
636. Ptychosema Benth.
637. Pueraria DC. – 19 Species in Genus Pueraria
638. Puhuaea H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
639. Pullenia H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
640. Pultenaea Sm.
641. Punjuba Britton & Rose
642. Pycnospora R.Br. ex Wight & Arn.
643. Pyranthus Du Puy & Labat
644. Rafnia Thunb.
645. Ramirezella Rose
646. Ramorinoa Speg.
647. Recordoxylon Ducke
648. Requienia DC.
649. Retama Raf. – 5 Species in Genus Retama
650. Rhodopis Urb.
651. Rhynchosia Lour.
652. Rhynchotropis Harms
653. Ricoa Duno & Torke
654. Riedeliella Harms
655. Rivasgodaya Esteve
656. Robinia L. – 8 Species in Genus Robinia
657. Robrichia (Barneby & J.W.Grimes) A.R.M.Luz & E.R.Souza
658. Robynsiophyton R.Wilczek
659. Rothia Pers.
660. Rupertia J.W.Grimes
661. Sakoanala R.Vig.
662. Salweenia Baker f.
663. Samanea (Benth.) Merr. – 4 Species in Genus Samanea
664. Sanjappa E.R.Souza & Krishnaraj
665. Saraca L.
666. Sarcodum Lour.
667. Schefflerodendron Harms
668. Schizolobium Vogel
669. Schleinitzia Warb.
670. Schnella Raddi
671. Schotia Jacq.
672. Scorodophloeus Harms
673. Scorpiurus L.
674. Sellocharis Taub.
675. Senegalia Raf.
676. Senna Mill. – 287 Species in Genus Senna
677. Serawaia J.Compton & Schrire
678. Serianthes Benth.
679. Sesbania Adans. – 60 Species in Genus Sesbania
680. Shuteria Wight & Arn.
681. Sigmoidala J.Compton & Schrire
682. Sigmoidotropis (Piper) A.Delgado
683. Sindora Miq.
684. Sindoropsis J.Léonard
685. Sinodolichos Verdc.
686. Smirnowia Bunge
687. Smithia Aiton
688. Soemmeringia Mart.
689. Sohmaea H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
690. Sophora L. – 62 Species in Genus Sophora
691. Spartium L. – Spartium Junceum of Genus Spartium
692. Spathionema Taub.
693. Spatholobus Hassk.
694. Sphaerolobium Sm.
695. Sphaerophysa DC.
696. Sphenostylis E.Mey.
697. Sphinctospermum Rose
698. Sphinga Barneby & J.W.Grimes
699. Spirotropis Tul.
700. Stachyothyrsus Harms
701. Staminodianthus D.B.O.S.Cardoso, H.C.Lima & L.P.Queiroz
702. Stauracanthus Link
703. Steinbachiella Harms
704. Stemonocoleus Harms
705. Stenodrepanum Harms
706. Stirtonanthus B.-E.van Wyk & A.L.Schutte
707. Stonesiella Crisp & P.H.Weston
708. Storckiella Seem.
709. Streblorrhiza Endl.
710. Strombocarpa (Benth.) Engelm. & A.Gray
711. Strongylodon Vogel
712. Strophostyles Elliott
713. Stryphnodendron Mart.
714. Stuhlmannia Taub.
715. Stylosanthes Sw.
716. Styphnolobium Schott
717. Sulla Medik.
718. Sunhangia H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
719. Swainsona Salisb.
720. Swartzia Schreb.
721. Sweetia Spreng.
722. Sylvichadsia Du Puy & Labat
723. Sympetalandra Stapf
724. Tabaroa L.P.Queiroz, G.P.Lewis & M.F.Wojc.
725. Tachigali Aubl.
726. Tadehagi H.Ohashi
727. Talbotiella Baker f.
728. Tamarindus Tourn. ex L.
729. Tara Molina – 3 Species in Genus Tara
730. Taralea Aubl.
731. Tateishia H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
732. Taverniera DC.
733. Templetonia R.Br.
734. Tephrosia Pers.
735. Teramnus P.Browne
736. Tessmannia Harms
737. Tetraberlinia (Harms) Hauman
738. Tetrapleura Benth.
739. Tetrapterocarpon Humbert
740. Teyleria Backer
741. Thailentadopsis Kosterm.
742. Thermopsis R.Br.
743. Thinicola J.H.Ross
744. Tibetia (Ali) H.P.Tsui
745. Ticanto Adans.
746. Tipuana Benth.
747. Tournaya A.Schmitz
748. Toxicopueraria A.N.Egan & B.Pan
749. Trifidacanthus Merr.
750. Trigonella L.
751. Tripodion Medik.
752. Trischidium Tul.
753. Tylosema (Schweinf.) Torre & Hillc.
754. Uittienia Steenis
755. Uleanthus Harms
756. Ulex L. – 17 Species in Genus Ulex
757. Umtiza Sim
758. Uraria Desv.
759. Urariopsis Schindl.
760. Uribea Dugand & Romero
761. Urodon Turcz.
762. Vachellia Wight & Arn.
763. Vandasina Rauschert
764. Vatairea Aubl.
765. Vataireopsis Ducke
766. Vatovaea Chiov.
767. Verdesmum H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
768. Vicia L. – 250 Species in Genus Vicia
769. Vigna Savi – 106 Species in Genus Vigna
770. Viguieranthus Villiers
771. Villosocallerya L.Duan, J.Compton & Schrire
772. Viminaria Sm.
773. Virgilia Lam.
774. Vouacapoua Aubl.
775. Vuralia Uysal & Ertuğrul
776. Wajira Thulin
777. Wallaceodendron Koord.
778. Weberbauerella Ulbr.
779. Weizhia G.Y.Li, Z.H.Chen, K.W.Jiang & B.Pan bis
780. Whitfordiodendron Elmer
781. Wiborgia Thunb.
782. Wiborgiella Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk
783. Wisteria Nutt. – 4 Species in Genus Wisteria
784. Wisteriopsis J.Compton & Schrire
785. Xanthocercis Baill.
786. Xerocladia Harv.
787. Xiphotheca Eckl. & Zeyh.
788. Xylia Benth.
789. Zapoteca H.M.Hern.
790. Zenia Chun
791. Zenkerella Taub.
792. Zollernia Wied-Neuw. & Nees
793. Zornia J.F.Gmel.
794. Zuccagnia Cav.
795. Zygia P.Browne
796. Zygocarpum Thulin & Lavin

My Personal Connection to Fabaceae

My fascination with Fabaceae stems from my deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of life. This plant family exemplifies the intricate relationships between plants, soil, and other organisms. Their ability to enrich the soil, support pollinators, and provide sustenance for countless creatures showcases their vital role in maintaining ecological harmony.

Moreover, I find the diversity within Fabaceae truly inspiring. From the delicate beauty of wildflowers to the towering strength of trees, this family encompasses a vast spectrum of forms and functions. Each genus and species within Fabaceae tells a unique story of adaptation and resilience, reminding us of the wonders of the natural world.

In conclusion, Fabaceae is a plant family that holds a special place in my heart. Its ecological significance, diverse members, and unique characteristics make it a source of endless fascination and inspiration. I encourage everyone to explore the world of legumes and discover the beauty and importance of this remarkable plant family.