Genus Chamaecrista
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Shrubs make up the vast majority of the genus Chamaecrista, a member of the Fabaceae family, which comprises 548 taxa. It is widespread across South America, and is also natively found in North America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. It is commonly associated with seasonally dry tropical climate conditions.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 548 taxa (374 base species, 174 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (435), Africa (74), North America (59)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (467), Wet Tropical (38), Subtropical (20)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (378), Trees (73), Herbaceous Perennials (52), Annuals & Biennials (44)
548 taxa found