Checklist of the Cucurbitaceae of Madagascar.

ABSTRACT: This checklist of Malagasy Cucurbitaceae comprises 26 genera with 77 species and five varieties, including five new species to be formally described when more complete ecological and genetic data are available. Of the 82 taxa, 65 are classified as indigenous, and of those, 52 species and 5 varieties are endemic (88% of the native taxa). Six exotic species have permanent populations outside cultivation (naturalised exotics). Another eleven exotics are cultivated and occasionally found escaped from cultivation (casuals). The checklist covers taxonomic information including type specimen(s), vernacular names, DNA sequence information, photos, global and national distribution data with status (endemic, non-endemic native, naturalised, or cultivated), plus ecological and habitat information. Ou

SUBMITTER: Andriamiharisoa MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12701357 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature