Sophoreae facts for kids
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Sophoreae
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Sophoreae is a special group, or "tribe," of plants within the large pea family (Fabaceae). This family includes many plants we know, like peas, beans, and lentils. The name Sophoreae comes from the plant genus Sophora, which is a well-known member of this group.
These plants often have flowers that look quite simple. Their leaves are usually "pinnate," meaning they have leaflets arranged along a central stem, like a feather. Scientists study these plants to understand how they are related to each other and to other plants in the pea family.
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What are Sophoreae Plants?
Sophoreae plants are a diverse collection of trees, shrubs, and sometimes herbs. They are found in many parts of the world. Like other members of the pea family, they often have special pods that hold their seeds.
How Sophoreae are Grouped
In the world of plants, scientists group similar plants together. A "tribe" is a group of plants that are more closely related to each other than to other plants in the same family. Sophoreae is one such tribe within the Fabaceae family.
Scientists use many clues to group plants. They look at how the flowers are shaped and how the leaves grow. They also study the plant's DNA to see how closely related different species are.
Genera of Sophoreae
The Sophoreae tribe includes many different types of plants, each with its own unique features. Here are some of the main groups, called "genera," that belong to this tribe:
- Acosmium
- Airyantha
- Alexa
- Ammodendron
- Amphimas
- Angylocalyx
- Baphia
- Bolusanthus
- Bowdichia
- Cadia
- Calia
- Camoensia
- Castanospermum
- Cladrastis
- Clathrotropis
- Dalhousiea
- Dicraeopetalum
- Diplotropis
- Dussia
- Etaballia
- Haplormosia
- Inocarpus
- Leucomphalos
- Luetzelburgia
- Maackia
- Monopteryx
- Myrocarpus
- Myrospermum
- Myroxylon
- Neoharmsia
- Ormosia
- Panurea
- Pericopsis
- Petaladenium
- Platycelyphium
- Riedeliella
- Sakoanala
- Salweenia
- Sophora
- Spirotropis
- Styphnolobium
- Sweetia
- Uleanthus
- Uribea
- Xanthocercis
Further Reading
- Martin F. Wojciechowski, Matt Lavin and Michael J. Sanderson. A phylogeny of legumes (Leguminosae) based on analysis of the plastid matK gene resolves many well-supported subclades within the family. Amer. J. Bot.Template:KIDDLE XL START
See also
In Spanish: Sophoreae para niños Template:KIDDLE XL END
