The subtribe Cajaninae of papilionoid legumes has a pantropical distribution and comprises approximately 490 species. These species have diversified throughout dry environments where there are high temperatures and strong ...

Premise of research. Cajaninae is the most speciose subtribe of the legume tribe Phaseoleae, comprising ca. 490 species distributed in 10 genera. The group is characterized by peculiar secretory structures, such as ...

Rhynchosia sousae (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae) an endemic species from Veracruz State, in eastern Mexico, is described as new and illustrated. On account of its morphological features, it is assigned to sect. Rhynchosia. ...

During a taxonomic study of Rhynchosia in Brazil and intensive field work, a new species from Bahia, R. lewisii, was discovered. The new species is herein described, illustrated and its morphological affinities with related ...

Rhynchosia mineira is described as a new species from the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The taxon is morphologically similar to R. arenicola Hassl. but differs mainly in having ovate stipules, a prostrate habit, a densely ...

Eriosema macrostipulatum, a noteworthy new species from Goias State, was discovered during a taxonomic study of the genus in Brazil. It is herein described, illustrated, and has its morphological and anatomical affinities ...

During a taxonomic study of Eriosema in Brazil, a new species was discovered from the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Goias State. Eriosema elegans is herein described and illustrated and its morphological affinities ...

Eriosema, comprising about 150 species, has a pantropical distribution, with two main centres of diversity, one in Africa and the other in the Americas. Currently 38 species are recorded for the Neotropics, of which 30 ...