Tragia balfourii

Tragia balfourii is endemic to Socotra.


Angkalanthus oligophylla

Angkalanthus oligophylla

Angkalanthus oligophylla is an inconspicuous plant when not in bloom. This specimen has been hit severely by the…


Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)

Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)

The vertical walls of Dirhur canyon is the only place I've found Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii). This is a very…


Vernonia unicata

Vernonia unicata

A Vernonia unicata tree that is thriving in a crack in the wall of Dirhur canyon of Socotra. My first and only…


Polycarpaea hayoides

Polycarpaea hayoides

My first encounter with Polycarpaea hayoides on Socotra, one that thrives in even the smallest of cracks in the canyon…


Plocama puberula

Plocama puberula

My first encounter with Plocama puberula. It's growing in a crack of the wall of Dirhur canyon, where it is accessing…


Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi)

Perry’s Aloe (Aloe perryi)

Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi) is a common species on Socotra, and you'll likely see them in all vegetative stages ranging…


Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)

Garden Harlequin (Eulophia petersii)

The walls of Socotra's Dirhur canyon provide opportunities for many species taking advantage of the opportunities…


Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

Persian Violet (Exacum affine)

Persian Violet (Exacum affine) is a common species on Socotra, wherever there is water, which translates to cracks and…


Acridocarpus socotranus

Acridocarpus socotranus

A vibrant and healthy acridocarpus socotranus with access to water throughout the year as it is on the banks of the…