Crossandra multidentata holotype at P: Homolle Credit: MNHN, France

Distribution: Endemic to Madagascar

Bioclimate: Subhumid, Dry

Vegetation Formation: Forest

Elevation (m): 0-499, 500-999

Province: Antsiranana

Protected Areas : Analamerana, Montagne d’Ambre

Important sites outside protected areas: Orangea/Rigny

Note: As pointed out by Vollesen (1997), the limits of this and C. rupestris are not clear. Some material placed in C. multidentata from Montagne d'Ambre may represent a new species. We accept the species provisionally until new evidence is available.

Type(s) of accepted name: HOMOLLE s.n. (HT: P)

Type(s) of syns and other voucher(s): ANDRIANANTOANINA.O 88 (MO, P, TAN)

Updated on: 14 Aug. 2007