Monolluma socotrana

Monolluma socotrana

Monolluma socotrana can be found with flowers almost any time of the year on Socotra, but where to find one is the question. This one was just next to the…


Wineleaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus vitifolius)

Wineleaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus vitifolius)

Elevation: 190 meters. Native range is Tropical & Subtropical Old World.


Hibiscus quattenensis

Hibiscus quattenensis

The hibiscuses of Socotra are notoriosly difficult to identify as there are so much variation within each species, and between species very minute details that…


Hibiscus quattenensis

Hibiscus quattenensis

The hibiscuses of Socotra are notoriosly difficult to identify as there are so much variation within each species, and between species very minute details that…


Hibiscus quattenensis

Hibiscus quattenensis

The hibiscuses of Socotra are notoriosly difficult to identify as there are so much variation within each species, and between species very minute details that…


Persian Carpet Flower (Edithcolea grandis)

Persian Carpet Flower (Edithcolea grandis)

Persian Carpet Flower (Edithcolea grandis) is found sporadically on Socotra and even rarer in bloom! Sometimes it grows under a bush, and you have to look…


Hibiscus diriffan

Hibiscus diriffan

The hibiscuses of Socotra are notoriosly difficult to identify as there are so much variation within each species, and between species very minute details that…


Hibiscus diriffan

Hibiscus diriffan

The hibiscuses of Socotra are notoriosly difficult to identify as there are so much variation within each species, and between species very minute details that…


Hibiscus diriffan

Hibiscus diriffan

The hibiscuses of Socotra are notoriosly difficult to identify as there are so much variation within each species, and between species very minute details that…


Hibiscus scottii

Hibiscus scottii

Most of the hibiscus species of Socotra are difficult to identify due to very variable and similar features. Hibiscus scottii is one that has a very distinct…