Status: this genus has been assessed for the following:
- Species in Fl. Madag: 2 endemic
- Accepted published species: 8 (7 endemic, 1 indigenous non-endemic)
- Indigenous species endemism: 0.88
Species level data entry: complete
Note: A slightly expanded circumscription of the genus is adopted to include O. gummifera, most recently placed in Poupartia by Eggli.
Excluded species: Operculicarya monstruosa H.Perrier ≡ Commiphora monstruosa (H.Perrier) Capuron [Burseraceae].
Updated on: 19 May. 2008