Indigofera sokotrana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Indigofera sokotrana faces significant pressure from overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle on Socotra Island, which degrades its native shrubland habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction and climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns. Infrastructure development and tourism expansion on the island pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.
Habitat
This endemic legume inhabits the arid shrublands and rocky slopes of Socotra Island, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 200-800 meters. It occurs in association with other endemic Socotran flora in the island's unique semi-desert ecosystems.