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Angkalanthus

Angkalanthus oligophylla is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is endemic to the island of Socotra, which is part of Yemen. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and rocky areas. It is the sole species in genus Angkalanthus.

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Angkalanthus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Angkalanthus
Balf.f. (1883)
Species:
A. oligophylla
Binomial name
Angkalanthus oligophylla
Balf.f. (1883)
Synonyms2

Angkalanthus paucifolius Balf.f. (1888)

Angkalanthus oligophylla is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae.2 It is endemic to the island of Socotra, which is part of Yemen. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and rocky areas.1 It is the sole species in genus Angkalanthus.2

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References

  1. Miller, A. (2004). "Angkalanthus oligophylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004 e.T44730A10944784. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44730A10944784.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. "Angkalanthus oligophylla Balf.f." Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved July 30, 2020.