Xylocalyx aculeolatus

Xylocalyx aculeolatus

This individual seemed well passed flowering, so I missed the only flower - seen as a purple blob, just below the cissus subaphylla branch at the top of the…


Cadaba insularis

Cadaba insularis

This individual is able to hold on to life by growing entangled with a Lycium sokotranum. Lycium sokotranum is also very popular with goats, so here two…


Lindenbergia sokotrana

Lindenbergia sokotrana

A species commonly seen in in rocky places and plains below around 700 meters elevation. Endemic. Elevation: 16 meters.


Lindenbergia sokotrana

Lindenbergia sokotrana

A species commonly seen in in rocky places, on boulders and plains below around 700 meters elevation. Elevation: 16 meters. Endemic.


Boswellia nana

Boswellia nana

Boswellia nana is found in few and isolated areas where they are heavily browsed by the goats. I have not found a single specimen growing to its full…


Socotra plant

Socotra plant (unknown)

Elevation: 595 meters. Socotra plant


Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus)

Socotran Hullwort (Coleus socotranus)

In some areas the Socotran hullwort is found as sporadic individuals, while in other locations they are quite numerous, as is the case here in the limestone…


Barleria aculeata

Barleria aculeata

Even though this species has spiny leaves, the goats have no problem eating away at them, as seen in this individual. The fact that there is much more grasses…


Coelocarpum socotranum

Coelocarpum socotranum

This is one of two species in the genus. This species grows to less than 50 cm in height, while the other, Coelocarpum haggierensis, grows to the size of a…


Socotra plant

Socotra plant

Elevation: 626 meters. Socotra plant