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…


Blepharis spiculifolia

Blepharis spiculifolia

Blepharis spiculifolia looks similar to Leucas spiculifolia, but is a cliff dwelling species. Blepharis spiculifolia is found on the northeastern coastal…


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…


Cartilage Caper (Capparis cartilaginea)

Cartilage Caper (Capparis cartilaginea)

Cartilage Caper (Capparis cartilaginea) is an evergreen species that thrives in vertical cliffs and can sometimes grow to huge specimens found hanging from…


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…