Hibiscus diriffan

Hibiscus diriffan

The hibiscuses of Socotra are notoriosly difficult to identify as there are so much variation within each species, and…


Hibiscus scottii

Hibiscus scottii

Most of the hibiscus species of Socotra are difficult to identify due to very variable and similar features. Hibiscus…


Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but…


Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but…


Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but…


Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana) is one of the largest of all tree species on Socotra. They are…


Sida ovata

Sida ovata

Native range is Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Iran to India. Elevation: 554 meters.

Melhania incana

Melhania incana

Elevation: 554 meters. Native range of melhania incana is Somalia, Socotra, Southwest Arabian Peninsula, South India.…


Sweet Indian Mallow (Abutilon fruticosum)

Sweet Indian Mallow (Abutilon fruticosum)

Elevation: 554 meters. Native range of sweet indian mallow (Abutilon fruticosum) is Tropical & South Africa to…


Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. It is endemic to Socotra.…