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…


Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but also comes with brown leaves, seen…


Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but also comes with brown leaves, seen…


Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but also comes with brown leaves, seen…


Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana) is one of the largest of all tree species on Socotra. They are usually found standing alone, so this is…


Sida ovata

Sida ovata

Native range is Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Iran to India. Elevation: 554 meters.


Socotra plant (Sida)

Socotra plant (Sida)

Elevation: 554 meters. Socotra plant (Sida)


Socotra plant (Sida)

Socotra plant (Sida)

Elevation: 554 meters. Socotra plant (Sida)