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Order:
Fabales
Life
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Four families of which three are encountered in southern Africa. Worldwide,
there are 754 genera and 20080 species, the vast majority of which fall in
the bean family (Fabaceae). There are 146
genera and 2045 species native to southern Africa, a further 25 genera and 115
species naturalised, and a further 89 genera and 430 species that are cultivated
in the region.
Families encountered in southern Africa
Fabaceae (bean and acacia family)
A large and important family of about 730 genera and
19400 species worldwide, including economically important crop species such as
Groundnut,
Chickpea,
Soybean,
Lentil,
Lucerne,
beans and
Garden Pea. The family
also includes numerous important tree and garden plant species. A total of 140 genera and 1839 species are native to southern Africa,
25 genera and 115 species
are naturalised and a further 88 genera and 429 species are cultivated in the
region. |
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Polygalaceae
About 21 genera and 940 species, distributed worldwide except
for the polar regions and New Zealand. Six genera and 206 species are native to
southern Africa. No additional species naturalised or cultivated in the region. |
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Quillajaceae
One species, Quillaja
saponaria, which is native to Chile and is cultivated in southern Africa. |
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Families not encountered in southern Africa: Surianaceae
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