Status: this genus has been assessed for the following:
- Species in Fl. Madag: 1 indigenous non-endemic
- Accepted published species: 1 indigenous non-endemic
- Estimated total species: 1 indigenous non-endemic
- Indigenous species endemism: 0%
Additional taxonomic work: not currently required
Species level data entry: complete
Note: Stevens (2006: in Kubitzki, K. (ed.), The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants. Volume IX.) suggests that spp. of Psorospermum may be better placed in . However, few combinations exist at present, so we retain the status quo.
Contributed/compiled by: P.B. Phillipson
Updated on: 08 Jun. 2007