Table 1. Madagascar is not generally given as part of the distribution of S. insanum-could you please indicate any evidence for this?

Page 9. Solanum insanum L. The broad circumscription of this taxon is a departure from some views. It is worth noting that the variation in habit (i.e. straggling-prostrate, or more erect forms) is found in S. melongena itself whereby, even within some landraces, both straggling-prostrate, and erect forms can occur. It also occurs in some African brinjal wild relatives. In addition, the variation in habit may simply manifest as a result of hybridisation between S. insanum and sympatric wild relatives. (These are more relevant examples than the wild tomato S. arcanum [-reference 48] which, as a perennial herb up to 1m. high, may eventually become straggling-prostrate under its own weight).