18 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December visit. Elevation:…
18 Dec 2023
Trichocalyx orbiculatus
Similar to Trichocalyx orbiculatus, but with broader, orbicular leaves.
Elevation: 409 meters.
Endemic.
17 Dec 2023
Barleria tetracantha
A young individual finding foothold in a hole in the limestone of southwestern Socotra. When not in bloom it's recognized by the characteristic four-branched…
17 Dec 2023
Ochradenus socotranus
This individual grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. Elevation: 263 meters. Endemic.
17 Dec 2023
Ochradenus socotranus
This individual grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. During the summer months the southwestern monsoon reigns supreme…
16 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December visit. Elevation:…
16 Dec 2023
Justicia rigida
Found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I encountered none with flowers during my December visit. Elevation:…
15 Dec 2023
Trichocalyx obovatus
Similar to trichocalyx orbiculatus which has orbicular leaves with shorter petiole. Uncertain if this could be a variation of one species. Elevation: 150…
