Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

One of the largest of all tree species on Socotra. They are usually found standing alone, so this is nice exception.…


Neuracanthus aculeatus

Neuracanthus aculeatus

Endemic. Elevation: 52 meters.


Neuracanthus aculeatus

Neuracanthus aculeatus

Endemic. Elevation: 52 meters.


Boswellia socotrana

Boswellia socotrana

The leaves are the smallest of the species and should be easy to distinguish. However, there are other species with…


Cynanchum revoilii

Cynanchum revoilii

A very common species to mid-level elevations, but I have only occasionally encountered them in bloom like here. Native…


Cynanchum socotranum

Cynanchum socotranum

I've only occasionally encountered mature individuals like this one, but every time Cissus subaphylla has been growing…


Boswellia socotrana

Boswellia socotrana

The leaves are the smallest of the species and should be easy to distinguish. However, there are other species with…


Sida ovata

Sida ovata

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


Socotra plant (Sida)

Socotra plant (Sida)

Elevation: 554 meters.


Socotra plant (Sida)

Socotra plant (Sida)

Elevation: 554 meters.


Algarrobilla (Senna sophera)

Algarrobilla (Senna sophera)

Native range is Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands…