Hibiscus socotranus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hibiscus socotranus faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has dramatically altered the native vegetation structure. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the moisture regimes essential for its survival in the island's unique semi-arid ecosystems.
Habitat
This endemic hibiscus inhabits the semi-arid woodlands and scrublands of Socotra Island, typically growing in rocky areas and along seasonal watercourses where moisture availability is higher. It occurs primarily in the island's interior valleys and lower mountain slopes, often associated with other endemic Socotran flora.
