Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida

Found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with…


Trichocalyx orbiculatus

Trichocalyx orbiculatus

Similar to Trichocalyx orbiculatus, but with broader, orbicular leaves. Elevation: 409 meters. Endemic.


Barleria tetracantha

Barleria tetracantha

A young individual finding foothold in a hole in the limestone of southwestern Socotra. When not in bloom it's…


Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida

Found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with…


Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida

Found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with…


Trichocalyx obovatus

Trichocalyx obovatus

Similar to trichocalyx orbiculatus which has orbicular leaves with shorter petiole. Uncertain if this could be a…


Neuracanthus aculeatus

Neuracanthus aculeatus

Endemic. Elevation: 16 meters.


Neuracanthus aculeatus

Neuracanthus aculeatus

Endemic. Elevation: 52 meters.


Neuracanthus aculeatus

Neuracanthus aculeatus

Endemic. Elevation: 52 meters.


Hypoestes pubescens

Hypoestes pubescens

Elevation: 641 meters. Endemic.


Ruellia paulayana

Ruellia paulayana

Endemic. Elevation: 641 meters.


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.…