Commiphora parvifolia
Leaflets entire in Commiphora parvifolia vs crenate-dentate in Comiphora socotrana. Commiphora parvifolia is Endemic…
Coelocarpum socotranum
Coelocarpum socotranum is one of two species in the genus. This species grows to less than 50 cm in height, while the…
Narrow Stargrass (Hypoxis angustifolia)
The population of Narrow Stargrass (Hypoxis angustifolia) on Socotra has 4 tepals opposed to 6 in Africa. Native range…
Bush Asparagus (Asparagus africanus)
Native range of Bush Asparagus (Asparagus africanus) is Tropical & South Africa, Arabian Peninsula, West India…
Habenaria socotrana
Habenaria socotrana is the most common of the orchids on Socotra, and is found where there is shade, water seepage and…
Cystostemon socotranus
Cystostemon socotranus grows in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra, where there is soil…
Corchorus erodioides
Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. It is endemic to Socotra.…
Corchorus erodioides
Corchorus erodioides is seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. It is endemic to Socotra.…
