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 usually found standing alone, so this is nice exception.

Elevation: 333 meters.

Native range is Northeast Tropical Africa, Tanzania to Namibia, South Arabian Peninsula, socotrana variety is endemic to Socotra.

Last updated on 18 June 2024