Papilionaceae
Commonly represented by 4 genera with
one species under each, in the Indian mangroves
Calyx divided; standard lowermost
Leaves 2-3-jugate
Petals 5
Stamens 10 free
Leaflets alternate
Pods not winged
Anthers uniform
Leaflets opposite
Pods usually winged
Leaves 1-2-jugate
Petal 1
Stamens 3
Calyx united, standard upper most
Stamens in 1 or 2 bundles
Anthers dimorphic, pods usually beset
with stinging hairs
Mucuna
