Leaves simple (or 1-foliolate) in predominantly compound families or genera

The following is a list of native or naturalised species which, at least some of the time, possess this spot-character.

The specific families which have species with mainly compound leaves but with a few with simple leaves, are:

  1. Anacardiaceae
  2. Caesalpiniaceae
  3. Capparaceae
  4. Fabaceae
  5. Mimosaceae
  6. Rosaceae
  7. Sapindaceae

FamilySpeciesComment
Cleomaceae Cleome monophylla
Fabaceae subfamily Caesalpinioideae Bauhinia tomentosa
Fabaceae subfamily Mimosoideae Acacia podalyriifolia
Fabaceae subfamily Papilionoideae Crotalaria anthyllopsis
Fabaceae subfamily Papilionoideae Crotalaria glauca
Fabaceae subfamily Papilionoideae Vigna monophylla
Rosaceae Cliffortia nitidula
Number of species: 7

Copyright: The Rwanda flora team, 2024-26

The Rwanda flora team (2026). Flora of Rwanda: List of native or naturalised species with each spot-character: Leaves simple (or 1-foliolate) in predominantly compound families or genera.
https://www.rwandaflora.com/speciesdata/species-spot-display.php?species_id=718, retrieved 30 January 2026

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