Plukenetia madagascariensis Living Plant image: ANDRIANJAFY 1648 Credit: Peter Phillipson

Reference(s):

• Leandri, J. (1938)
• Gillespie, L.J. (2007)

Status: this genus has been assessed for the following:

- Species in Fl. Madag: not published

- Accepted published species: 3 endemic

- Estimated undescribed species: 1 endemic

- Estimated total species: 4 endemic

- Indigenous species endemism: 100%

Species level data entry: complete

Note: The possible undescribed species is based on a single specimen from the East Coast.

Contributed/compiled by: P.B. Phillipson

Updated on: 13 Feb. 2008

Lower Taxa:

• Plukenetia ankaranensis L. J. Gillespie
• Plukenetia decidua L. J. Gillespie
• Plukenetia madagascariensis Leandri