Herreriopsis elegans Flower close-up Credit: Lucile Allorge

Reference(s): Perrier de la Bathie, H. (1937)

Status: this genus has been assessed for the following:

- Species in Fl. Madag: 1 endemic

- Accepted published species: 1 endemic

- Estimated total species: 1 endemic

- Indigenous species endemism: 100%

Additional taxonomic work: not currently required

Species level data entry: complete

Note: Family placement is uncertain. It has been placed together with the S. American Herreria in the Herreriaceae. The taxonomic status of the two vars. accepted by Perrier de la Bâthie is uncertain.

Contributed/compiled by: P.B. Phillipson

Updated on: 30 Apr. 2007

Lower Taxon:

• Herreriopsis elegans H. Perrier