Blossoming Bottle trees

These are also called Cucumber trees. They can be found all over the island. I was there in January so not the flowering season. Got lucky with this specimen - what a difference when there are colourful blossoms!

comments (13)

Patomarazul

Lion

So nice! First time I see them, thanks for sharing! :-) Posted 4 years ago

Thibaud Aronson

Lion

Hi Luka, beautiful photo!
I'm confused, your photo is tagged as Adenium obesum subsp socotranum but identified as Dendrosicyos. I'm pretty sure this is in fact Adenium (given the pink flowers and the shape of the leaves).
Posted 4 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for being sharp, and I think you're right, have re-identified. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks Ferdy!
    Posted 4 years ago
3. Luka Esenko
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for correcting! I wasn't sure as I am not a plant expert.. .:) Posted 4 years ago
4. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    I'm not either, but I have a special interest in the trees of Socotra. I'm so jealous that you got to visit! Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Luka Esenko
      
      Lion
      
      It was a photo trip, back in 2014. I wanted to return year after but the war broke out. If all goes well, I will be back in January... Posted 4 years ago
    2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
        
        Lion
        
        Can I come?? (joking, of course, though I'd love to go there someday..)
        Has the safety situation improved for you to be able to plan a return trip, or do you have special circumstances? Posted 4 years ago
      2. Luka Esenko
        
        Lion
        
        The situation on the island itself is safe at the moment. The mainland is the problem or certain regions more precisely. There are now flights directly from Dubai that bypass the mainland so no risk.
        
        I will be leading a two week photo tour so you are welcome to join. It is more expensive as your own organisation but it is well worth it if you are keen photographer. Posted 4 years ago
        
        Thibaud Aronson
        
        Lion
        
        Holy crap that's quite tempting! If the covid situation keeps improving, I might very well take you up on that! I'll take a look at your webpage and drop you an email. Posted 4 years ago
        
        Luka Esenko
        
        Lion
        
        That's the thing, we all wait for Covid to end... I don't know how it is with linking commercial links, so I am not doing this here. But if you are interested, drop me an email and I will send you full itinerary and the gallery with photos from the previous trip.
        
        Thanks! Posted 4 years ago

NattyOne

Lion

That's a lovely set up, stunning! Posted 4 years ago
1. Luka Esenko
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Natty! Posted 4 years ago

The Adenium obesum (Desert rose)

"Adenium obesum" is a poisonous species of flowering plant belonging to the tribe Nerieae of the subfamily Apocynoideae of the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. It is native to the Sahel regions south of the Sahara, tropical and subtropical eastern and southern Africa and also the Arabian Peninsula.

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Similar species: Gentianales

Species identified by Ferdy Christant