Frankincense Trees: Nature’s Gift to Socotra – What They Are and How They’re Used

Frankincense, a fragrant resin derived from the Boswellia genus of trees, has held significant cultural, spiritual, and medicinal value for thousands of years. Notably, 24 species of Boswellia are found across regions including Yemen, Oman, Socotra Island, parts of Africa, and India. Among these, Socotra is

Overview of Adenium obesum subs. socotranum

Adenium obesum subspecies socotranum, commonly known as the Socotra Desert Rose or Bottle tree, is a remarkable succulent species endemic to Socotra Island. Recognized for its distinctive morphology, it is esteemed as one of the rarest plants within the Adenium genus. This plant’s striking appearance has

Dragon’s Blood Tree Forest: A Jewel of Socotra Island

The Dragon’s Blood Tree Forest in Socotra, Yemen, is one of the most iconic natural landscapes in the world, offering visitors a glimpse into a unique and almost otherworldly ecosystem. Home to the ancient and mysterious Dragon’s Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari), this forest stands as a