A subspecies of southern Arabia’s desert rose, it is endemic to Socotra. Of the island’s 825 plant species, an estimated 307 are endemic, found nowhere else on Earth. Frank Gardner / BBC ...

Socotra Island, part of the Socotra Archipelago in ... One significant area of research has been the study of endemic plant species, particularly the Boswellia taxa, which are vital for local ...

The number of endemic plant species (those found nowhere else) per square mile on Socotra and three small outlying islands is the fourth highest of any island group on Earth—after Seychelles ...

Dragon blood tree forest Dracaena Draco against blue sunny sky. Dragon blood tree forest Dracaena Draco against blue sunny sky. Exotic endemic plants in Socotra Yemen. socotra island videos stock ...

Geographic strengths: UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs), Madagascar, the Canary Islands and the Mascarenes; some accessions from Hawaii, Socotra, Lord Howe Island and the Caribbean ...

The site is of universal importance because of its biodiversity with rich and distinct flora and fauna: 37% of Socotra’s 825 plant species, 90% of its reptile species and 95% of its land snail species ...