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| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLANTAE | TRACHEOPHYTA | MAGNOLIOPSIDA | RUBIALES | RUBIACEAE |
| Scientific Name: | Kraussia socotrana |
| Species Authority: | Bridson |
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Vulnerable D2 ver 3.1 |
| Year Published: | 2004 |
| Assessor/s: | Miller, A. |
| Reviewer/s: | Abuzinada, A.H. & AL-Eisawi, D.M.H. (Arabian Plants Red List Authority) |
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Justification: A rare species, with a very limited area of occupancy. |
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| Range Description: | Endemic to Soqotra. |
| Countries: | Native: Yemen (Socotra) |
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| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
Rare on cliffs along wadis draining south into the Noged plain; in succulent shrubland. Altitude of 30–100 m.
Kraussia socotrana is quite distinct form the African species of Kraussia in its non-winged pollen receptacle and pubescent corolla throat and narrower corolla tube. In overall facies K. socotrana shows greatest resemblance to the most geographically remote species, K. floribunda Harv. from southern Africa (Bridson 1995). |
| Systems: | Terrestrial |
| Citation: | Miller, A. 2004. Kraussia socotrana. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 21 May 2013. |
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