18 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…
18 Dec 2023
Trichocalyx orbiculatus
Trichocalyx orbiculatus is similar to Trichocalyx orbiculatus, but with broader, orbicular leaves.
Elevation: 409 meters.
Endemic.
17 Dec 2023
Barleria tetracantha
A young Barleria tetracantha finding foothold in a hole in the limestone of southwestern Socotra. When not in bloom it's recognized by the characteristic…
16 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…
16 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December…
16 Dec 2023
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…
15 Dec 2023
Trichocalyx obovatus
Trichocalyx obovatus is similar to trichocalyx orbiculatus which has orbicular leaves with shorter petiole. Uncertain if this could be a variation of one…
15 Dec 2023
Neuracanthus aculeatus
Neuracanthus aculeatus is Endemic to Socotra. Elevation: 16 meters.
14 Dec 2023
Neuracanthus aculeatus
Neuracanthus aculeatus is Endemic to Socotra.
Elevation: 52 meters.
14 Dec 2023
Neuracanthus aculeatus
Neuracanthus aculeatus is Endemic to Socotra.
Elevation: 52 meters.