Acridocarpus socotranus
| Acridocarpus socotranus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Malpighiaceae |
| Genus: | Acridocarpus |
| Species: | A. socotranus
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| Binomial name | |
| Acridocarpus socotranus | |
Acridocarpus socotranus is a species of plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is endemic to Socotra, an archipelago which is part of Yemen. It occurs in woodlands, thickets, and succulent shrubland habitat, where it is a common species.[1]
The plant is a shrub or small tree with leathery leaves, yellow flowers, and winged fruits.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Miller, A. (2004). "Acridocarpus socotranus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T30429A9548879. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T30429A9548879.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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