''Conzattia'' is a genus of

flowering plant Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (). The term angiosperm is derived from the Ancient Greek, Greek words (; 'container, vessel') and (; 'seed'), meaning that the seeds are enclosed with ...

s in the

legume Legumes are plants in the pea family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae), or the fruit or seeds of such plants. When used as a dry grain for human consumption, the seeds are also called pulses. Legumes are grown agriculturally, primarily for human consum ...

family,

Fabaceae Fabaceae () or Leguminosae,International Code of Nomen ...

. 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 a ...

. The genus is native to Mexico, and includes trees and shrubs native to tropical and subtropical seasonally-dry forests, woodlands, and scrublands."''Conzattia'' Rose". ''Plants of the World Online'', Kew Science. Accessed 26 August 2021

/ref> ''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.

Species

Three species are recognized: * '' Conzattia chiapensis'' Miranda – southeastern Mexico * '' Conzattia multiflora'' (B.L.Rob.) Standl. – northwestern, northeastern, central, southwestern, and Gulf coastal Mexico. * '' Conzattia sericea'' Standl. – northwestern Mexico

References

External links

* Caesalpinioideae Fabaceae genera Endemic flora of Mexico {{Caesalpinioideae-stub