16 Dec 2023
Echidnopsis socotrana
Echidnopsis socotrana is the most common of the 5 Echidnopsis species found on Socotra, at least the one that when found is growing in very decent numbers. The…
14 Dec 2023
Cynanchum revoilii
Cynanchum revoilii is a very common species on Socotra, to mid-level elevations, but I have only occasionally encountered them in bloom like here. Native range…
14 Dec 2023
Cynanchum socotranum
I've only occasionally encountered mature individuals like this one, but every time Cissus subaphylla has been growing amidst it. It is endemic to Socotra.…
14 Dec 2023
Ceropegia affinis
Native range of Ceropegia affinis is Eritrea to Kenya and Socotra.
Elevation: 641 meters.
13 Dec 2023
Cynanchum socotranum
A heavily browsed Cynanchum socotranum that has survived for many years, judging by the very dense and widespread growth. The only way for this specimen to…
12 Dec 2023
Cryptolepis volubilis
Cryptolepis volubilis is a climbing shrub, and my first encounter so far on Socotra.
Endemic.
Elevation: 197 meters.
12 Dec 2023
Cynanchum revoilii
Cynanchum revoilii is a very common species to mid-level elevations, but I have only occasionally encountered them in bloom like here. Elevation: 202 meters.…
12 Dec 2023
Cynanchum revoilii
Cynanchum revoilii is a very common species to mid-level elevations, and in most instances seen without any sign of fruit or flowers, as is the case here. But…
17 Jul 2023
Ceropegia pubescens
Ceropegia pubescens is found in Sikkim's subtropical to temperate biomes to 3200 meters elevation. Elevation: 1880 meters. Native range is Nepal to South…