Camptoloma lyperiiflorum

Camptoloma lyperiiflorum

Camptoloma lyperiiflorum is easily recognized by the glandular hairs. It is found in the cliffs of western and southwestern Socotra, often in places protected…


Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 409 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…


Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

22 October 2023 cyclone Tej hit Socotra. The following weeks held plenty of rainfall, providing a steady foundation for exceptional growth. The grasses respond…


Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 16 meters. Socotra plant (Poaceae)


Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 16 meters.


Cenchrus pennisetiformis

Cenchrus pennisetiformis

Native range is Mauritania, Niger, Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula to Myanmar. Elevation: 554 meters.


Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 531 meters. Socotra plant (Poaceae)


Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Elevation: 531 meters. Socotra plant (Poaceae)


Adiantum balfourii

Adiantum balfourii

Native range of Adiantum balfourii is Northeast Tropical Africa. Elevation: 579 meters.