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Rhinacanthus scoparius

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Rhinacanthus scoparius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Rhinacanthus
Species:
R. scoparius
Binomial name
Rhinacanthus scoparius
Balf.f. (1883)

Rhinacanthus scoparius is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a subshrub native to northeastern Somalia and to Yemen's Socotra island.[2] On Socotra it is widespread on the coastal plains and limestone plateaus, growing in several shrubland types including Croton socotranus shrubland, succulent shrubland, and dwarf shrubland from 20 to 600 metres elevation.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Miller, A. (2004). "Rhinacanthus scoparius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44747A10945895. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44747A10945895.en. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Rhinacanthus scoparius Balf.f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 September 2024.