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Status: this genus has been assessed for the following:
- Species in Fl. Madag: 20 endemic
- Accepted published species: 28 endemic
- Estimated undescribed species: 19 endemic
- Estimated total species: 47 endemic
- Indigenous species endemism: 100%
Additional taxonomic work: in progress
Species level data entry: not yet complete
Note: Genus under Revision by J. Raharimampionona (MO & TEF) and P. Phillipson (MO & P), estimated number of species: 47 (27/8/2005)
Contributed/compiled by: J. Raharimampionona and P.B. Phillipson
Updated on: 29 Apr. 2008