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Status: this genus has been assessed for the following:
- Species in Fl. Madag: 9 (8 endemic, 1 indigenous non-endemic)
- Accepted published species: 3 (2 endemic, 1 indigenous non-endemic)
- Estimated total species: 3 (2 endemic, 1 indigenous non-endemic)
- Indigenous species endemism: 67%
Additional taxonomic work: required at species level
Species level data entry: complete
Note: We are not convinced that Leeuwenberg's extremely broad delimitation of C. spinarum is entirely justified, this complex needs more work throughout its wide global range.
Contributed/compiled by: N. Rakotonirina
Updated on: 31 Mar. 2008
