Euphorbia marie-cladieae

Euphorbia marie-cladieae

Euphorbia marie-cladieae is a newly described species (2013) of Euphorbia on Socotra. Unfortunately this individual is…


Boswellia hesperia

Boswellia hesperia

A new species of Boswellia for Socotra, yet to be confirmed and accepted scientifically. It has a very limited range,…


Euphorbia marie-cladieae

Euphorbia marie-cladieae

Euphorbia marie-cladieae is a newly described species (2013) of Euphorbia on Socotra. Unfortunately this individual is…


Commiphora planifrons

Commiphora planifrons

This stunted, prostrate and gnarly plant would have been a tree were it not for the countless goats that eat at them.…


Gymnocarpos kuriensis

Gymnocarpos kuriensis

Elevation: 409 meters. Endemic.


Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi)

Perry’s Aloe (Aloe perryi)

This group of Aloe perryis grow on Socotra's Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. Elevation: 409…


Camptoloma lyperiiflorum

Camptoloma lyperiiflorum

This species is easily recognized by the glandular hairs. It is found in the cliffs of western and southwestern…


Commiphora planifrons

Commiphora planifrons

This individual is running out of water, and soon the leaves will wither and drop to the ground. For the time being…


Barleria tetracantha

Barleria tetracantha

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


Zygocarpum caeruleum

Zygocarpum caeruleum

Elevation: 409 meters. Endemic.


Commiphora planifrons

Commiphora planifrons

This stunted, prostrate and gnarly plant would have been a tree were it not for the countless goats that eat at them.…