The giant Madagascar palm will be called Tahina spectabilis, which is Malagasy for blessed or to be protected. On the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, botanists have discovered a new species of ...

In fact, of all plant families globally, 17 are entirely endemic to islands, and Madagascar contributes the most. Discover the latest in science, tech, and space with over 100,000 subscribers who ...

Yes, Madagascar tops the list globally in terms of the percentage of plant species endemic to a single island. This is because, as I've said, Madagascar is highly species-rich.