16 Dec 2023
Socotra plant (Poaceae)
22 October 2023 cyclone Tej hit Socotra. The following weeks held plenty of rainfall, providing a steady foundation for exceptional growth. The grasses respond…
14 Dec 2023
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
Native range is Mauritania, Niger, Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula to Myanmar.
Elevation: 554 meters.
14 Dec 2023
Cystostemon socotranus
Grows in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra, where there is soil and loose rocks.
Endemic.
Elevation: 584 meters.
14 Dec 2023
Heliotropium balfourii
There are several endemic heliotropium species on Socotra. This species is distinguished by the green-yellow and wrinkly leaves. Endemic. Elevation: 641…