Convolvulus socotranus

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.

Convolvulus socotranus
An illustration of Convolvulus socotranus
An illustration of Breweria fastigiata (synonym of Convolvulus socotranus)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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.

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

References

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  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.