Convolvulus socotranus

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Convolvulus socotranus
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An illustration of Breweria fastigiata (synonym of Convolvulus socotranus)
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Convolvulus
Species:
C. socotranus
Binomial name
Convolvulus socotranus
Verdc.
Synonyms
  • Seddera fastigiata(Balf.f.) Verdc.

Convolvulus socotranus is a species of plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is endemic to Socotra. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

Musty and brown in colouration, the plant is tough and hard-going, allowing it to flourish in dry shrublands.

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References

  1. Miller, A. (2004). "Seddera fastigiata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T44878A10949257. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44878A10949257.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.