Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

This Ochradenus socotranus grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. Elevation: 263 meters. It is endemic to Socotra.……


Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

This Ochradenus socotranus grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. During the summer months the southwestern monsoon reigns…


Coelocarpum haggierensis

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…


Cadaba insularis

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…


Boswellia nana

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…


Socotra plant (unknown)

Socotra plant (unknown)

Elevation: 595 meters. Socotra plant (unknown)


Habenaria socotrana

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…


Coelocarpum socotranum

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…


Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus)

Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus)

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


Habenaria socotrana

Habenaria socotrana

Native range of Habenaria socotrana is Socotra and North Somalia. Elevation: 579 meters.