Pithecellobium
Pithecellobium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek words πιθηκος ("pithekos"), meaning "ape" or "monkey," and ελλοβιον ("ellobion"), meaning "earring," which refers to the coiled shape of the fruit pods. Plants of the genus are known generally as blackbeads. Species. There are about 75 species in the genus: Formerly placed here. Many species now in the genera "Albizia" and "Abarema" were formerly classified in "Pithecellobium". Other species previously included: