Reference(s): Cheesman, E. E. (1948)
Status: this genus has been assessed for the following:
- Species in Fl. Madag: not published
- 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: In addition to the single indigenous species, the African species E. ventricosum is well established in cultivation. It can be distinguished by its red-purple leaf midribs and bracts and smooth seeds see Lehevana & Phillipson 128.
Contributed/compiled by: P.B. Phillipson & T. Haevermans
Updated on: 07 Sep. 2007
