Archive for 'Crassulaceae'

Sedum multicaule

Sedum multicaule

Sedum multicaule is found in Sikkim’s subtropical to temperate biomes to 3500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1940 meters. Native range is Northeast Pakistan to Central China and North Myanmar.

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Elevation: 3948 meters.

Rhodiola himalensis

Rhodiola himalensis

Rhodiola himalensis is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes up to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 3874 meters. Native range is Himalaya to China.

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Elevation: 3721 meters.

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Elevation: 4831 meters.

Rhodiola crenulata

Rhodiola crenulata

Rhodiola crenulata is found in Sikkim’s alpine biome to 5800 meters elevation. Elevation: 4831 meters. Native range is Himalaya to China.

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Elevation: 4831 meters.

Rhodiola himalensis

Rhodiola himalensis

Rhodiola himalensis is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes up to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 4029 meters. Native range is Himalaya to China.

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Elevation: 4483 meters.

Rhodiola himalensis

Rhodiola himalensis

Rhodiola himalensis is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes up to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 4029 meters. Native range is Himalaya to China.

Rhodiola chrysanthemifolia

Rhodiola chrysanthemifolia

Rhodiola chrysanthemifolia is found in Sikkim’s temperate to subalpine biomes to 3800 meters elevation. Elevation: 2973 meters. Native range is Himalaya to China and Myanmar.

Sedum multicaule

Sedum multicaule

Sedum multicaule is found in Sikkim’s subtropical to temperate biomes to 3500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1797 meters. Native range is Northeast Pakistan to Central China and North Myanmar.

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Elevation: 3716 meters.

Rhodiola himalensis

Rhodiola himalensis

Rhodiola himalensis is found in Sikkim’s temperate to alpine biomes up to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 3789 meters. Native range is Himalaya to China.

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Sikkim plant (Rhodiola)

Elevation: 3789 meters.

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea

This individual has an amazing view over Firhmin Forest. Being near the Haghier mountains the sky is overcast, but in a few days the sun will win over the clouds and this location will be baked in sunlight and heat until next winter. Between now and then only sporadic night fog will provide moisture to […]

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea is in places very common in Firhmin Forest, and at this time they are all in bloom. In a small area I counted more than 20 specimens of this species. They thrive on limestone rock, which is the foundation of Firhmin Forest. Endemic.

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea is in places very common here in the Firhmin Forest, and at this time they are all in bloom. In a small area I counted more than 20 specimens of this species. Here you can see some of the environment it is growing in – on limestone and with Dragon blood trees (Dracaena […]

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea is in places very common here in the Firhmin Forest, and at this time they are all in bloom. In a small area I counted more than 20 specimens of this species. They thrive on limestone rock, which is the foundation of Firhmin Forest. Endemic.

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea

A common species seen in various vegetation types. Limestone rocks is their preferred habitat. This specimen growing on a big limestone rock downhill from Dixam, on the way down to Dirhur canyon. Endemic. Elevation: 479 meters.

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea

A common species seen in various vegetation types. Grows in particular on limestone rocks. This specimen growing on a big limestone rock downhill from Dixam on the way down to Dirhur. Endemic.

Kalanchoe farinacea UV

Kalanchoe farinacea UV

Very interesting in UV, as the flowers have more variations in color than in visible light in which it appears uniformly orange.. Endemic.

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea

I found several plants of this species, but only this one with vital flowers and with really beautiful leaves. It stands on the bare face of a rock overlooking a river valley (Wadi Kalesan) in the northeast of Socotra. Endemic.

Kalanchoe farinacea

Kalanchoe farinacea

I found several plants of this species, but only this one with vital flowers. It stands on the bare face of a rock overlooking a river valley (Wadi Kalesan) in the northeast of Socotra. A plant at its best – out in the wild and not in a pot! Endemic.

Smørbukk (Hylotelephium maximum)

Smørbukk (Hylotelephium maximum)

Smørbukk er en sentblomstrende redning for mange insekter, og selv langt ut i september kan de blomstre og om man sitter litt ved en gruppe smørbukk vil man se hvilke insekter som holder stand senhøstes. I år har sommeren vært varm og solrik, og mange har fått en ustabil vekstsesong, men det er ingen problem […]

Smørbukk (Hylotelephium maximum) UV

Smørbukk (Hylotelephium maximum) UV

I UV lys er smørbukken variert og spennende – kanskje mer enn i det synlige lyset? Det er spesielt humler og bier som besøker smørbukken, og er en siste stabile matstasjon før frosten for mange insekter.