Didiereaceae is a family of flowering plants found in continental Africa and Madagascar. It contains 20 species classified in three subfamilies and six genera. Species of the family are succulent plants, growing in sub-arid to arid habitats. Several are known as ornamental plants in specialist succulent collections. The subfamily Didiereoideae is endemic to the southwest of Madagascar, where the species are characteristic elements of the spiny thickets.
Aponogeton madagascariensis is commonly known as Madagascar laceleaf, lattice leaf or lace plant. It is an aquatic plant native to Madagascar, popularly sold for use in aquariums.
Adansonia rubrostipa, commonly known as fony baobab, is a deciduous tree in the Malvaceae family. Of eight species of baobab currently recognized, six are indigenous to Madagascar, including fony baobab. It is endemic to western Madagascar, found in Baie de Baly National Park, south. It is associated with well-drained soils and is found in dry and spiny forests. It occurs in the following protected areas: Amoron'i Onilahy, Baie de Baly, Menabe Antimena, Mikea, Namoroka, Ranobe PK 32, Tsimanampesotse, Tsimembo Manambolomaty, Tsinjoriake.
Khaya madagascariensis is a species of plant in the family Meliaceae. It is found in Comoros and Madagascar.
Bismarckia is a monotypic genus of flowering plant in the palm family with Bismarckia nobilis being the only species in the genus and is endemic to western and northern Madagascar, where it grows in open grassland.
Ilex mitis is a tall, dense, evergreen tree that is indigenous to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It makes an excellent fast-growing hedge for gardens - growing tall, straight and dense.
Celtis madagascariensis is a species of flowering plant endemic to Madagascar.
Cinnamosma madagascariensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Canellaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar., where it is known as sakaihazo.
Pandanus aridus is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Pandanaceae. It is native and endemic to Madagascar, found in fragmented locations in the southern third of the country. Pandanus aridus H. St. John is the accepted name, with a synonym of Pandanus toliarensis Huynh.
Gereaua is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Sapindaceae. It only contains one species, Gereaua perrieri.
Henonia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae. It only contains one species, Henonia scoparia.
Humbertia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. It only contains one species, Humbertia madagascariensisLam. It is native to Madagascar. It is known in French as bois de fer; it is endemic to southeastern Madagascar where it occurs in humid evergreen forests at altitudes up to about 600 m (2,000 ft).
Pilgerina is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Santalaceae. It only contains one known species, Pilgerina madagascariensis.
Salvadoropsis is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Celastraceae. It only contains one known species, Salvadoropsis arenicola.
Humbertiodendron is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Trigoniaceae. The only species is Humbertiodendron saboureaui.
Hernandia voyronii, commonly known as Hazomalany, is a species of plant in the Hernandiaceae family. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Celtis gomphophylla is a species of flowering plant native to sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and the Comoros.
Baroniella linearis is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Pierre Choux, the botanist who first formally described the species using the synonym Baseonema lineare, named it after its narrow leaves.
Camptocarpus acuminatus is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is endemic to the Madagascar. Pierre Choux, the botanist who first formally described the species, named it after the tapering tips of its leaves, using the synonymous name Tanulepis acuminata.
Anthocleista madagascariensis is a species of plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a tree that is widespread throughout the evergreen forests of Madagascar.
