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Iphigenia socotrana

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family
PLANTAE TRACHEOPHYTA LILIOPSIDA LILIALES COLCHICACEAE

Scientific Name: Iphigenia socotrana
Species Authority: Thulin

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern ver 3.1
Year Published: 2004
Date Assessed: 2004-04-30
Assessor(s): Miller, A.
Reviewer(s): Abuzinada, A.H. & AL-Eisawi, D.M.H. (Arabian Plants Red List Authority)
Justification:
Common in several vegetation types and under no present or perceived threat.

Geographic Range [top]

Range Description: Endemic to Soqotra.
Countries:
Native:
Yemen (Socotra)
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Population [top]

Population Trend: Unknown

Habitat and Ecology [top]

Habitat and Ecology: Occasional in succulent shrubland on the northern limestone escarpment, usually in shady places amongst boulders or in cracks in rocks. Altitude of 50–150 m.

A rather inconspicuous plant with tufted grass-like leaves and hanging fruits.
Systems: Terrestrial
Citation: Miller, A. 2004. Iphigenia socotrana. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 04 March 2015.
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