Turraea socotrana

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Turraea socotrana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Turraea
Species:
T. socotrana
Binomial name
Turraea socotrana
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Turraea socotrana is a species of plant in the family Meliaceae. It is endemic to Yemen. Its natural habitat is rocky areas.

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References

  1. Miller, A. (2004). "Turraea socotrana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T37872A10083331. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T37872A10083331.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.