15 Dec 2023
Hibiscus diriffan
The hibiscuses of Socotra are notoriosly difficult to identify as there are so much variation within each species, and…
15 Dec 2023
Hibiscus scottii
Most of the hibiscus species of Socotra are difficult to identify due to very variable and similar features. Hibiscus…
15 Dec 2023
Corchorus erodioides
Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but…
15 Dec 2023
Corchorus erodioides
Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but…
15 Dec 2023
Corchorus erodioides
Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Leaves are usually green, but…
14 Dec 2023
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…
14 Dec 2023
Melhania incana
Elevation: 554 meters. Native range of melhania incana is Somalia, Socotra, Southwest Arabian Peninsula, South India.…
14 Dec 2023
Sweet Indian Mallow (Abutilon fruticosum)
Elevation: 554 meters. Native range of sweet indian mallow (Abutilon fruticosum) is Tropical & South Africa to…
13 Dec 2023
Corchorus erodioides
Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. It is endemic to Socotra.…