Camptoloma lyperiiflorum

Camptoloma lyperiiflorum

This species is easily recognized by the glandular hairs. It is found in the cliffs of western and southwestern Socotra, often in places protected by the sun.…


Vernonia cockburniana

Vernonia cockburniana

I only found a single flower on this individual, but when in bloom it must be a wonderful site with the pink flowers against the whitish leaves. Elevation: 434…


Vernonia cockburniana

Vernonia cockburniana

Elevation: 183 meters. Endemic. Vernonia…</p><hr class=

Coelocarpum haggierensis

Coelocarpum haggierensis

As the name implies this species primarily grows in the Haghier mountains - the granite heart of Socotra. This specimen is likely at the lowest elevation in…


Pulicaria stephanocarpa

Pulicaria stephanocarpa

This is a species that in many places dominate the landscape on Socotra. You will encounter it by the road to Dixam, and in huge numbers on the plain south of…


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…


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…


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…


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…