The Leguminosas Cesalpinioideas of the Province of Santa Fe .

Abstract

A review of the Leguminosae Cesalpinioideae growing naturally in the territory of Santa Fe province, Argentina, is presented as a contribution to the study of the flora of this province. A total of 19 species belonging to 9 genera are included. The following taxa are excluded from the flora of Santa Fe: Senna aphylla (Cav.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby y Senna spectabilis (DC.) H. S. Irwin & Barneby. For each genus, keys for the recognition of its species are provided. For each taxon, the following items are included: the correct name acceted by the botanical community and, when applicable, its basionym; vernacular names, a reference specimen, habitat, iconography, geographical distribution and ecological and phenological observations.