Checklist of Vascular Plants of Madagascar

The "Checklist of Vascular Plants of Madagascar" is a comprehensive inventory of all flowering plants, trees, shrubs, and ferns that grow naturally on the island. It documents around 11,000 species, highlighting Madagascar’s rich botanical diversity and high level of endemism—plants found nowhere else. This checklist serves as a vital resource for botanists, conservationists, and researchers to understand, protect, and manage Madagascar’s unique plant life, aiding efforts to preserve its fragile ecosystems and monitor changes over time.