''Conzattia'' is a genus of
flowering plant
Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (), commonly called angiosperms. The term "angiosperm" is derived from the Greek words ('container, vessel') and ('seed'), and refers to those plants th ...
s in the
legume
A legume () is a plant in the family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae), or the fruit or seed of such a plant. When used as a dry grain, the seed is also called a pulse. Legumes are grown agriculturally, primarily for human consumption, for livestock f ...
family,
. It belongs to the subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Caesalpinioideae is a botanical name at the rank of subfamily, placed in the large family Fabaceae or Leguminosae. Its name is formed from the generic name ''Caesalpinia''. It is known also as the peacock flower subfamily. The Caesalpinioideae ...
.
The genus is native to Mexico, and includes trees and shrubs native to tropical and subtropical seasonally-dry forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
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''Conzattia multiflora'' is used for construction timber, fuel, and medicine across its native range. It is often found growing near ancient temples, which may be an indication of its use by indigenous peoples.[
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Species
Three species are recognized:[
* '']Conzattia chiapensis
''Conzattia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Caesalpinioideae
Caesalpinioideae is a botanical name at the rank of subfamily, placed in the large family Fabaceae or Leguminosae. Its ...
'' Miranda – southeastern Mexico
* ''Conzattia multiflora
''Conzattia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Caesalpinioideae.
The genus is native to Mexico, and includes trees and shrubs native to tropical and subtropical seasonally-dry forests, wo ...
'' (B.L.Rob.) Standl. – northwestern, northeastern, central, southwestern, and Gulf coastal Mexico.
* '' Conzattia sericea'' Standl. – northwestern Mexico
References
External links
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Caesalpinioideae
Fabaceae genera
Endemic flora of Mexico
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