Reference(s):
Status: this genus has been assessed for the following:
- Species in Fl. Madag: 20 (16 endemic, 4 indigenous non-endemic)
- Accepted published species: 21 (15 endemic, 6 indigenous non-endemic)
- Estimated total species: 21 (15 endemic, 6 indigenous non-endemic)
- Indigenous species endemism: 72%
Additional taxonomic work: not currently required
Species level data entry: complete
Note: Dubious records: Polystachya affinis Lindl., and Polystachya pubescens (Lindl.)Rchb.F.
Contributed/compiled by: M. Rabarimanarivo
Updated on: 27 May. 2008
