''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
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. 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.
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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'' 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
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Caesalpinioideae
Fabaceae genera
Endemic flora of Mexico
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