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
Cadaba insularis
This Cadaba insularis is able to hold on to life by growing entangled with a Lycium sokotranum. Lycium sokotranum is also very popular with goats, so here two…
14 Dec 2023
Kalanchoe robusta
Kalanchoe robusta resembles Kalanchoe farinacea, but is much less common, grows much taller and upright. When in bloom the inflorescence is the easiest way to…
14 Dec 2023
Kalanchoe robusta
Kalanchoe robusta resembles Kalanchoe farinacea, but is much less common, grows much taller and upright. When in bloom the inflorescence is the easiest way to…
14 Dec 2023
Kalanchoe robusta
Kalanchoe robusta resembles Kalanchoe farinacea, but is much less common, grows much taller and upright. When in bloom the inflorescence is the easiest way to…
14 Dec 2023
Boswellia nana
Boswellia nana is found in few and isolated areas where they are heavily browsed by the goats. I have not found a single specimen growing to its full…
14 Dec 2023
Habenaria socotrana
Habenaria socotrana is the most common of the orchids on Socotra, and is found where there is shade, water seepage and ample periods of moisture. It’s grows in…
14 Dec 2023
Coelocarpum socotranum
Coelocarpum socotranum is one of two species in the genus. This species grows to less than 50 cm in height, while the other, Coelocarpum haggierensis, grows to…
