6 Feb 2023
Angkalanthus oligophylla
Angkalanthus oligophylla is one of several endemic plant species that is threatened with extinction on Socotra. The main threat is the huge numbers of goats,…
6 Feb 2023
Boswellia popoviana
Socotra is home to least 9 endemic species of Boswellia, which is a spectacular feat! They are incredible survivalists and most of them cling to bare rock as…
5 Feb 2023
Ballochia amoena
This Ballochia amoena looks similar to ballochia rotundifolia, seen here, but the habit is quite different. This one is tall, perhaps 150 cm tall, with few…
5 Feb 2023
Commiphora ornifolia
Commiphora ornifolia is a species with winding and twisting branches, with smooth, grey bark. Found throughout woodlands of Socotra up to near 1000 meter…
4 Feb 2023
Boswellia elongata
A Boswellia elongata clinging onto a cliff wall. It is a ground dwelling species, but where there's a rule there's an exception. It is one of 9 or more…
3 Feb 2023
Boswellia elongata
The moon, two days to full, hanging above the crown of an old and damaged Boswellia elongata in Homhil. This is one of very few remaining trees of what was…