18 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…
18 Dec 2023
Wineleaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus vitifolius)
Elevation: 190 meters.
Native range is Tropical & Subtropical Old World.
18 Dec 2023
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…
18 Dec 2023
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…
18 Dec 2023
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…
18 Dec 2023
Trichocalyx orbiculatus
Trichocalyx orbiculatus is similar to Trichocalyx orbiculatus, but with broader, orbicular leaves.
Elevation: 409 meters.
Endemic.
17 Dec 2023
Barleria tetracantha
A young Barleria tetracantha finding foothold in a hole in the limestone of southwestern Socotra. When not in bloom it's recognized by the characteristic…
16 Dec 2023
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…
16 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…
16 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…