Reference(s): D'Arcy, W. G. & A. Rakotozafy (1994)
Status: this genus has been assessed for the following:
- Species in Fl. Madag: 32 (21 endemic, 1 indigenous non-endemic, 10 naturalised)
- Accepted published species: 32 (21 endemic, 1 indigenous non-endemic, 10 naturalised)
- Estimated total species: 32 (21 endemic, 1 indigenous non-endemic, 10 naturalised)
- Indigenous species endemism: 96%
Additional taxonomic work: not currently required
Species level data entry: complete
Note: In addition to the indigenous and certain naturalised species, the genus is represented by the cultivated food plants: S. melongena, S. tuberosum and the garden ornamental S. seaforthianum. The occurence of S. virgianum in Madagascar is based on a single specimen of doubtful origin (D'Arcy 1994). S. aphananthum is known just by 2 specimens and is classified with doubt in Solanaceae.
Contributed/compiled by: M. Rabarimanarivo
Updated on: 12 Apr. 2007
