6 Feb 2023

Cissus paniculata

My first and only encounter with Cissus paniculata on Socotra. A large and vital specimen, growing in the cracks of a vertical cliff by a creek where it was…

by morten

5 Feb 2023

Crotalaria strigulosa

Crotalaria strigulosa is a very variable species with leaves ranging from linear, as seen here, to oblong or broadly obovate. It has been untouched by the…

by morten

5 Feb 2023

Paracalyx balfourii

Paracalyx balfourii is endemic to Socotra.

by morten

5 Feb 2023

Socotra plant (Fabaceae)

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3 Feb 2023

Indigofera pseudointricata

The indigofera pseudointricata is never left alone by the Socotra's many goats, but for now this individual is left alone to grow, as the winter rains made the…

by morten

3 Feb 2023

Vachellia pennivenia

Vachellia pennivenia is endemic to socotra.

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1 Feb 2023

Cissus hamaderohensis

This mature Cissus hamaderohensis is using a croton socotranus as support to reach high above ground. It's easily identified by the rectangular stem. This…

by morten

1 Feb 2023

Tephrosia odorata

There are many species of legumes on Socotra, ranging from prostrate, to shrub or trees. This one is of the inconspicuous ones, but when in bloom its large…

by morten

1 Feb 2023

Tephrosia odorata

There are many species of legumes on Socotra, ranging from prostrate, to shrub or trees. This one is of the inconspicuous ones, in particular when not in…

by morten

1 Feb 2023

Indigofera nephrocarpa

Native range of Indigofera nephrocarpa is Somalia, Socotra, South Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan.

by morten