Reference(s): Du Puy, D. J., J.-N. Labat, R. Rabevohitra, J.-F. Villiers, J. Bosser & J. Moat (2002)
Status: this genus has not yet been assessed for species diversity and endemism
- Species in Fl. Madag: not published
- Accepted published species: 18 (17 endemic, 1 indigenous non-endemic)
- Estimated undescribed species: 1 endemic
- Estimated total species: 19 (18 endemic, 1 indigenous non-endemic)
Additional taxonomic work: not currently required
Species level data entry: complete
Note: Preliminary assessment suggests 1 undescribed sp. (Labat pers.comm.). This genus is relatively close to the genus Calliandra Benth.
[Syn. of the genus: Calliandra L., pro parte.]
Contributed/compiled by: M. Rabarimanarivo
Updated on: 10 May. 2007
