The tribe Desmodieae is one of the subdivisions of the plant family Fabaceae. It is composed of two subtribes, Desmodiinae and Lespedezinae. Recent phylogenetics has this tribe nested within tribe Phaseoleae.The following genera are recognized by the USDA:Subtribe Desmodiinae: Alysicarpus Desv. Aphyllodium (DC.) Gagnep. Arthroclianthus Baill. Christia Moench Codariocalyx Hassk. Dendrolobium (Wight & Arn.) Benth. Desmodiastrum (Prain) A. Pramanik & Thoth. Desmodium Desv. Droogmansia De Wild.