Archive for 'Lythraceae'

Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)

Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)

A vibrant, healthy and quite tall Punica protopunica, found next to the walls of the north east of Socotra. These vertical cliffs provide shade and moisture for much longer than the exposed part of Socotra, and thus the species that grow here, next to the wall, are very healthy. Endemic.

Cuphea myrtifolia

Cuphea myrtifolia

Altitude: 767 metres. Native range is Bolivia to Brazil.

Cuphea racemosa

Cuphea racemosa

Altitude 2112 metres. Native range is Mexico to southern South America.

Cuphea racemosa

Cuphea racemosa

Altitude 2112 metres. Native range is Mexico to southern South America.

Cuphea sp

Cuphea sp

I found this specimen growing in the cracks of the sandstone by the river next to Kamoiran Lodge.