Biology:Acridocarpus socotranus

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Acridocarpus socotranus
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Malpighiaceae
Genus: Acridocarpus
Species:
A. socotranus
Binomial name
Acridocarpus socotranus
Oliv.

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

Wikidata ☰ Q2877965 entry