Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus)

Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus)

In some areas Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus) is found as sporadic individuals, while in other locations they are quite numerous, as is the case here in…


Boswellia scopulorum

Boswellia scopulorum

Boswellia scopulorum is found in few and isolated areas where they escape the goats atop huge limestone boulders and in vertical cliffs. This is individual has…


Boswellia scopulorum

Boswellia scopulorum

Boswellia scopulorum is found in few and isolated areas where they escape the goats atop huge limestone boulders and in vertical cliffs. 22 October 2023…


Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

A young Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana) struggling with overcoming the incessant browsing by the goats. Only by incredible chance will…


Chickenweed Purslane (Portulaca quadrifida)

Chickenweed Purslane (Portulaca quadrifida)

Native range of Chickenweed Purslane (Portulaca quadrifida) is Tropical & Subtropical Old World to Southwest Pacific Elevation: 127 meters.


Hemionitis scioana

Hemionitis scioana

Hemionitis scioana is a common fern found in Socotra’s shady locations, and very easy to recognize during growth as the leaves are covered with a white powdery…


Sikkim plant

Sikkim plant

Elevation: 906 meters. Sikkim plant


Cut-leaved Begonia (Begonia palmata)

Cut-leaved Begonia (Begonia palmata)

Cut-leaved Begonia (Begonia palmata) is found in Sikkim's subtropical to temperate biomes to 2400 meters elevation. Elevation: 906 meters. Native range is…


Painted Leaf Begonia (Begonia picta)

Painted Leaf Begonia (Begonia picta)

Painted Leaf Begonia (Begonia picta) is found in Sikkim's subtropical biome. Elevation: 1514 meters. Native range is Indian Subcontinent to South Tibet and…


Painted Leaf Begonia (Begonia picta)

Painted Leaf Begonia (Begonia picta)

Painted Leaf Begonia (Begonia picta) is found in Sikkim's subtropical biome. Elevation: 1514 meters. Native range is Indian Subcontinent to South Tibet and…