Mimosoideae is a subfamily of the flowering plant

Flowering plant

The flowering plants , also known as Angiospermae or Magnoliophyta, are the most diverse group of land plants. Angiosperms are seed-producing plants like the gymnosperms and can be distinguished from the gymnosperms by a series of synapomorphies...

 family Fabaceae

Fabaceae

The Fabaceae or Leguminosae, commonly known as the legume, pea, or bean family, is a large and economically important family of flowering plants. The group is the third largest land plant family, behind only the Orchidaceae and Asteraceae, with 730 genera and over 19,400 species...

 (alt. Leguminosae) characterized by flowers with small petals and numerous prominent stamens. This subfamily is subdivided into four tribes

Tribe (biology)

In biology, a tribe is a taxonomic rank between family and genus. It is sometimes subdivided into subtribes.Some examples include the tribes: Canini, Acalypheae, Hominini, Bombini, and Antidesmeae.-See also:* Biological classification* Rank...

: Acacieae, Ingeae, Mimoseae

Mimoseae

Mimoseae is a tribe of leguminous plants in the subfamily Mimosoideae. Where this is treated as a family of its own , the Mimoseae become the subfamily Mimosoideae....

, and Mimozygantheae.

Some classification systems, for example the Cronquist system

Cronquist system

The Cronquist system is a taxonomic classification system of flowering plants. It was developed by Arthur Cronquist in his texts An Integrated System of Classification of Flowering Plants and The Evolution and Classification of Flowering Plants .Cronquist's system places flowering plants into two...

, treat Fabaceae in a narrow sense, raising Mimisoideae to the rank of family as Mimosaceae. The Angiosperm Phylogeny Group

Angiosperm Phylogeny Group

The Angiosperm Phylogeny Group, or APG, refers to an informal international group of systematic botanists who came together to try to establish a consensus on the taxonomy of flowering plants that would reflect new knowledge about plant relationships discovered through phylogenetic studies., three...

 treats Fabaceae in the broad sense.

Acacieae

• Acacia
  Acacia
  Acacia is a genus of shrubs and trees belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae, first described in Africa by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1773. Many non-Australian species tend to be thorny, whereas the majority of Australian acacias are not...
  
  Mill. (presently being split up into several genera)
• Acaciella
  Acaciella
  Acaciella is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.- Species :*Acaciella angustissima...
  
  Britton & Rose
• Mariosousa
  Mariosousa
  Mariosousa is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae....
  
  Seigler & Ebinger
• Senegalia
  Senegalia
  Senegalia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae. Until 2005, species were considered members of Acacia....
  
  Raf.
• Vachellia
  Vachellia
  Vachellia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae. Its species were considered members of genus Acacia until 2005....
  
  Wight & Arn.

Ingeae

Abarema Abarema Abarema is a neotropical genus of large trees in the legume family . They grow from Mexico to Bolivia. Most of the species can be found in the Amazon Basin and the Guyana Highlands. They have a deep-green fernlike foliage, with bipinnately compound leaves... Pittier Albizia Albizia Albizia is a genus of about 150 species of mostly fast-growing subtropical and tropical trees and shrubs in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the legume family, Fabaceae. The genus is pantropical, occurring in Asia, Africa, Madagascar, Central, South, and southern North America and Australia, but mostly... Durazz. Archidendron Archidendron Archidendron is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae.-Selected species:* Archidendron bigeminum* Archidendron forbesii* Archidendron grandiflorum – Pink Laceflower* Archidendron lovelliae – Tulip Wood... F.Muell. Archidendropsis Archidendropsis Archidendropsis is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae.-Selected species:* Archidendropsis glandulosa* Archidendropsis lentiscifolia* Archidendropsis paivana* Archidendropsis thozetiana... I.C.Nielsen Balizia Barneby & J.W.Grimes Blanchetiodendron Blanchetiodendron Blanchetiodendron is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Barneby & J.W.Grimes Calliandra Calliandra Calliandra is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, subfamily Mimosoideae. It contains about 200 species that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of southern Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas.-Biological description:... Benth. Cathormion Cathormion Cathormion is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... (Benth.) Hassk. Cedrelinga Cedrelinga Cedrelinga is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Ducke Chloroleucon Chloroleucon Chloroleucon is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. Some authorities consider it part of the genus Albizia. The generic name is derived from the Greek words χλωρóς , meaning "green," and λευκός , meaning "white."-Selected species:* Chloroleucon chacoense Burk.) Barneby &... (Benth.) Britton & Rose (often included in Albizia)

Cojoba Cojoba Cojoba is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae.-External links:... Britton & Rose Ebenopsis Ebenopsis Ebenopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. The name is derived from the Greek words ἔβενος , meaning ebony, and ὄψις , meaning "view."-Species:... Britton & Rose Enterolobium Enterolobium Enterolobium is a genus of 12 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to tropical and warm-temperate regions of the Americas... Mart. Faidherbia Faidherbia Faidherbia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... A.Chev. Falcataria Falcataria Falcataria is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.... (I.C.Nielsen) Barneby & J.W.Grimes Guinetia Guinetia Guinetia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... L.Rico & M.Sousa Havardia Havardia Havardia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.- Species :* Havardia albicans Britton & Rose* Havardia campylacanthus Barneby & J.W.Grimes... Small Hesperalbizia Hesperalbizia Hesperalbizia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.... Barneby & J.W.Grimes Hydrochorea Hydrochorea Hydrochorea is a legume genus in the subfamily Mimosoideae. It contains a mere 3 species at present:* Hydrochorea corymbosa Barneby & J.W.Grimes* Hydrochorea gonggrijpii Barneby & J.W.Grimes... Barneby & J.W.Grimes Inga Inga Inga is a genus of small tropical, tough-leaved, nitrogen-fixing trees and shrubs, subfamily Mimosoideae. Ingas leaves are pinnate, and flowers are generally white... Mill.

Leucochloron Leucochloron Leucochloron is a genus of legume in the Fabaceae family.It contains the following species:* Leucochloron foederale* Leucochloron minarum... Barneby & J.W.Grimes Lysiloma Lysiloma Lysiloma is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae.-Selected species:* Lysiloma acapulcense Benth.* Lysiloma candidum Brandegee* Lysiloma divaricatum J.F.Macbr.... Benth. Macrosamanea Macrosamanea Macrosamanea is a genus of legume in the Fabaceae family.It contains the following species:* Macrosamanea amplissima* Macrosamanea consanguinea* Macrosamanea discolor* Macrosamanea duckei* Macrosamanea froesii... Britton & Rose Painteria Painteria Painteria is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Britton & Rose Pararchidendron Pararchidendron Pararchidendron is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... I.C.Nielsen Paraserianthes Paraserianthes Paraserianthes is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... I.C.Nielsen Pithecellobium Pithecellobium Pithecellobium is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek words πιθηκος , meaning "ape" or "monkey," and ελλοβιον , meaning "earring," which refers to the coiled shape of the seedpods.Delimitation to the closely related Albizia is a matter... Mart. Pseudosamanea Harms Samanea Samanea Samanea is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... (DC.) Merr. (often included in Albizia) Serianthes Serianthes Serianthes is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae.-Selected species:* Serianthes calycina* Serianthes margaretae* Serianthes myriadenia* Serianthes nelsonii* Serianthes petitiana* Serianthes rurutensis... Benth.

Sphinga Sphinga Sphinga is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Barneby & J.W.Grimes Thailentadopsis Thailentadopsis Thailentadopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Kosterm. Viguieranthus Viguieranthus Viguieranthus is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.... Villiers Wallaceodendron Wallaceodendron Wallaceodendron is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.... Koord. Zapoteca Zapoteca (plant) Zapoteca is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.-Selected species:* Zapoteca aculeata H.M.Hern. * Zapoteca portoricensis... H.M.Hern. Zygia Zygia Zygia is a genus of legume in the Fabaceae family.-Selected species:* Zygia cognata* Zygia lehmannii* Zygia oriunda* Zygia pithecolobioides* Zygia steyermarkii... P.Browne

Mimoseae

Adenanthera Adenanthera Adenanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae.It contains the following species:* Adenanthera bicolor Merr. * Adenanthera intermedia Merr. * Adenanthera pavonina L. - Coralwood... L. Adenopodia Adenopodia Adenopodia is a genus of legume in the Fabaceae family.It contains the following species:* Adenopodia rotundifolia... C.Presl Alantsilodendron Alantsilodendron Alantsilodendron is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Villiers Amblygonocarpus Amblygonocarpus Amblygonocarpus is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Harms Anadenanthera Anadenanthera Anadenanthera is a genus of South American trees in the Legume family, Fabaceae. The genus contains two to four species, including A. colubrina and A. peregrina... Speg. Aubrevillea Pellegr. Calliandropsis Calliandropsis Calliandropsis is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... H.M.Hern. & P.Guinet Calpocalyx Calpocalyx Calpocalyx is a genus of legume in the Fabaceae family.It contains the following species:* Calpocalyx atlanticus* Calpocalyx brevifolius* Calpocalyx cauliflorus* Calpocalyx heitzii* Misise... Harms Cylicodiscus Cylicodiscus Cylicodiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Harms Desmanthus Desmanthus Desmanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the pea family, Fabaceae. It contains about 24 species of herbs and shrubs that are sometimes described as being suffruiticose and have bipinnate leaves. Desmanthus is closely related to Leucaena and in appearance is similar... Willd. Dichrostachys Dichrostachys Dichrostachys is a genus of legume in the Fabaceae family. It contains the following species:-Species:* Dichrostachys akataensis Villiers... (DC.) Wight & Arn.

Dinizia Dinizia Dinizia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Ducke Elephantorrhiza Elephantorrhiza Elephantorrhiza is a genus of legume in the Fabaceae family.It contains the following species:* Elephantorrhiza rangei... Benth. Entada Entada Entada is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, subfamily Mimosoideae. It consists of some 30 species of trees, shrubs and lianas. About 21 species are known from Africa, six from Asia, two from the American tropics and one with a pantropical distribution.-Selected species:*... Adans. Fillaeopsis Fillaeopsis Fillaeopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Harms Gagnebina Gagnebina Gagnebina is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Neck. ex DC. Indopiptadenia Indopiptadenia Indopiptadenia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.... Brenan Kanaloa Kanaloa (botany) Kanaloa kahoolawensis, the Ka palupalu o Kanaloa or kohe malama malama o kanaloa, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. It is the only plant the monotypic genus Kanaloa... Lorence & K.R.Wood Lemurodendron Lemurodendron Lemurodendron is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Villiers & P. Guinet Leucaena Leucaena Leucaena is a genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the legume family Fabaceae. It contains about 24 species of trees and shrubs, which are commonly known as Leadtrees. They are native to the Americas, ranging from Texas in the United States south to Peru... Benth. Microlobius Microlobius Microlobius is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.... C.Presl Mimosa Mimosa Mimosa is a genus of about 400 species of herbs and shrubs, in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the legume family Fabaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek word μιμος , meaning "mimic."... L.

Neptunia Neptunia (genus) Neptunia is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, subfamily Mimosoideae.-Selected species:*Neptunia amplexicaulis Domin*Neptunia dimorphantha Domin*Neptunia gracilis Benth.*Neptunia lutea... Lour Newtonia Newtonia (plant) Newtonia is a genus of legumes.Species are:* Newtonia aubrevillei Keay* Newtonia buchananii G.C.C.Gilbert & Boutique* Newtonia camerunensis - might belong in Entada* Newtonia duparquetiana Keay... Baill. Parapiptadenia Parapiptadenia Parapiptadenia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Brenan Parkia Parkia Parkia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.In 1995, about 31 species were known. Four more have been discovered since that time. The type species for the genus is Parkia biglobosa.... R.Br. Pentaclethra Pentaclethra Pentaclethra is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae. Some genus members occur in the Cental American region; for example P. macroloba is the dominant tree in certain seasonal swamp forests in coastal areas of the Isthmian-Atlantic... Benth. Piptadenia Piptadenia Piptadenia a genus of tropical shrubs and trees of the legume family.-Selected species:*Piptadenia gonoacantha J.F. Macbr.*Piptadenia micracantha Benth.*Piptadenia paniculata Benth.... Benth. Piptadeniastrum Piptadeniastrum Piptadeniastrum is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.... Brenan Piptadeniopsis Piptadeniopsis Piptadeniopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.... Burkart Pityrocarpa Pityrocarpa Pityrocarpa is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Britton & Rose Plathymenia Plathymenia Plathymenia is a genus of legume in the Fabaceae family.It contains the following species:* Plathymenia foliolosa... Benth. Prosopidastrum Prosopidastrum Prosopidastrum is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Burkart

Prosopis Prosopis Prosopis is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It contains around 45 species of spiny trees and shrubs found in subtropical and tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Western Asia, and South Asia. They often thrive in arid soil and are resistant to drought, on occasion... L. Pseudopiptadenia Pseudopiptadenia Pseudopiptadenia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Rauschert Pseudoprosopis Pseudoprosopis Pseudoprosopis is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub family Mimosoideae.... Harms Schleinitzia Schleinitzia Schleinitzia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.... Warb. ex Nevling & Niezgoda Stryphnodendron Stryphnodendron Stryphnodendron is a genus of legume in the Fabaceae family.It contains the following species:* Stryphnodendron adstringens* Stryphnodendron coriaceum* Stryphnodendron guianense* Stryphnodendron harbesonii... Mart. Tetrapleura Benth. Xerocladia Xerocladia Xerocladia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae.... Harv. Xylia Xylia Xylia is a genus of legume in the Fabaceae family.It contains the following species:* Xylia mendoncae*Xylia xylocarpa... Benth.