Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
socotranus
ID:
519225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 25: t. 2433 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518557

Common Names

  • Acridocarpus socotranus
  • Socotran Acridocarpus
  • Socotran Acridocarpus

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Description

Acridocarpus socotranus (also called Socotran Acridocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Socotra, an archipelago of four islands in the Indian Ocean, and is found in dry areas. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and small, round fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Acridocarpus socotranus is a shrub native to Socotra. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its small yellow flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acridocarpus socotranus is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acridocarpus socotranus is a perennial shrub that is native to the island of Socotra. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Once established, the plants should be spaced about 3 feet apart.

Where to Find Acridocarpus socotranus

Acridocarpus socotranus is native to the Socotra Archipelago.

Acridocarpus socotranus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acridocarpus socotranus?

Acridocarpus socotranus

What are the common names of Acridocarpus socotranus?

Socotran Acridocarpus, Socotran Prickly Ash

What is the natural habitat of Acridocarpus socotranus?

Acridocarpus socotranus is found in dry woodlands and scrub in Socotra, Yemen

Species in the Acridocarpus genus

Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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