17 Dec 2023
Xylocalyx aculeolatus
This Xylocalyx aculeolatus seemed well passed flowering, so I missed the only flower - seen as a purple blob, just below the cissus subaphylla branch at the…
15 Dec 2023
Lindenbergia sokotrana
Lindenbergia sokotrana is commonly seen in rocky places and plains below around 700 meters elevation.
It is endemic to Socotra.
Elevation: 16 meters.
15 Dec 2023
Lindenbergia sokotrana
Lindenbergia sokotrana is commonly seen in in rocky places, on boulders and plains below around 700 meters elevation. Elevation: 16 meters. It is endemic to…
14 Dec 2023
Cystostemon socotranus
Cystostemon socotranus grows in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra, where there is soil and loose rocks. Endemic. Elevation: 584…
14 Dec 2023
Commelina albescens
Native range of Commelina albescens is Eritrea to Malawi, Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan to West India
Elevation: 641 meters.
14 Dec 2023
Heliotropium balfourii
There are several endemic heliotropium species on Socotra. Heliotropium balfourii is distinguished by the green-yellow and wrinkly leaves. Endemic. Elevation:…
13 Dec 2023
Cystostemon socotranus
Cystostemon socotranus is Endemic to Socotra.
Elevation: 579 meters
13 Dec 2023
Cystostemon socotranus
Cystostemon socotranus grows in places in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra.
Endemic.
Elevation: 625 meters.
13 Dec 2023
Cystostemon socotranus
Cystostemon socotranus grows in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra, where there is soil and loose rocks. Endemic. Elevation: 583…