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…


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…


Coelocarpum haggierensis

Coelocarpum haggierensis

As the name implies Coelocarpum haggierensis primarily grows in the Haghier mountains - the granite heart of Socotra. This specimen is likely at the lowest…


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…


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…