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Cryptolepis spp.

Creature Facts

Group:

Plants

Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:

Yemen

Status/Date(s) Listed as Endangered:

	Scientific Name	Status	Listing Date	Range
1.	Cryptolepis macrophylla	VU-IUCN	2004	Yemen
2.	Cryptolepis socotrana	VU-IUCN	2004	Yemen

Species/Common Names:

Cryptolepis macrophylla

Cryptolepis socotrana

Facts Summary:
Cryptolepis is a genus of plants of concern and found in the following area(s): Yemen.

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Cryptolepis spp. Facts Last Updated:
January 1, 2016

To Cite This Page:
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Cryptolepis spp. Facts" (Online). Accessed 11/14/2018 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=16446&ID=8.

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