Flora of Somalia

Aloe scobinifolia is a small, stemless Aloe from Somalia.

Aloe jucunda is a species of succulent plants that belong to the family Asphodelaceae, indigenous to Somalia.

Aloe hemmingii is a species of Aloe found in Somalia.

Aloe molederana is a criticially endangered species of aloe native to northern Somalia. It was first described in 1989 by John Jacob Lavranos and H.F. Glen.

Conocarpus lancifolius, one of two species in the genus Conocarpus, is a tree in the family Combretaceae native to coastal and riverine areas of Somalia, Djibouti, and Yemen. It is found throughout the Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and South Asia. The tree has no common name in English. In Somali, it is called qalab or dhamas; in Arabic, the name is damas. It is also commonly found in residential compounds in Dubai.

Boswellia frereana is a species of plant native to northern Somalia where it is known as yagcar, yagar, yigaar, or yegaar. Its frankincense is nicknamed the king of all frankincense, and called by the locals maydi (other spellings include: meydi, meyti, maidi, maieti, and mayeti) or the common name for all frankincense, fooh..The specific epithet refers to William Edward Frere, Member of Council at Bombay. Other than its aromatic uses, the locals also use it for medicinal purposes; they make it into a paste called "malmal" and apply it on the joints to treat inflammation and arthritis. It is

Aloe ambigens is a rare aloe native to Somalia, but only one locality in the Mudug region is currently known.

Cyanotis somaliensis, pussy ears, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae, described in 1895. It is endemic to Somalia in East Africa. Growing to 12 cm (4.7 in) tall by 50 cm (20 in) broad, it is an evergreen perennial with hairy, slightly succulent leaves and, in summer, three-lobed blue or purple flowers which resemble those of Tradescantia, a closely related genus. This plant is valued for its ornamental properties. In temperate regions it must be grown under glass, as it does not tolerate temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F). It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's

Salvia somalensis (Somalia sage) is a perennial shrub endemic to a limited range and elevation in Somalia. It grows at elevations from 4,000 feet (1,200 m) to 7,000 feet (2,100 m), typically in forest clearings or edges as a common or dominant subshrub. Salvia somalensis is a many-stemmed rangy plant that grows up to 5 feet (1.5 m) high and 3 feet (0.91 m) wide. The leaves are oblong and yellow-green, reaching 4 inches (10 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The pale wisteria-blue flowers grow in tight, many-flowered whorls, growing on inflorescences that are unusual in that they do not always

Parkinsonia raimondoi is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Somalia. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Halothamnus beckettii is a species of the plant genus Halothamnus, that is now included into the family Amaranthaceae, (formerly Chenopodiaceae). It is the only member of the section H. sect. Pungentifolia, which differs from H. sect. Halothamnus by hard leaves with spiny apex. It is endemic to Somalia.

Euphorbia turbiniformis is a species of Euphorbia native to the limestone cliffs of Somalia once considered extinct.

Euphorbia noxia is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Somalia, and is threatened by habitat loss.

Cyclamen somalense, also known as the Somalian cyclamen, is a species of flowering plant within the genus Cyclamen and family Primulaceae. It is endemic to Somalia, where it is significantly isolated from other Cyclamen species. The species tolerates higher temperatures than most Cyclamen species, being substantially closer to the equator than any other species within the genus.

Whitesloanea (also White-sloanea) is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It has only one known species, Whitesloanea crassa (N.E.Br.) Chiov. It has an unusual odour, in that many believe it to smell of faecal matter. Some have postulated that the centre of the flower is actually meant to mimic an anal cavity. It is native to north Somalia. The species was first brought to the attention of European botanists when one was found in 1914 by Colonel Ralph Evelyn Drake-Brockman and sent to Kew Gardens. The plant flowered 5 years later and was described by N.

Pseudolithos cubiformis is a species of succulent plant native to Somalia. While its genus name, Pseudolithos, refers to its stone-like appearance, the species is especially named for its squat, leafless, and often cube-shaped growth habit.

Calciphila is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Apocynaceae. Its native range is Somalia. Species: Calciphila galgalensis (Liede) Liede & Meve A climbing subshrub found mainly in dry biomes and deserts. Calciphila gillettii Liede & Meve A subshrub that is found mainly in dry biomes and deserts.

Renschia is a genus of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, first described as a genus in 1888. It contains only one known species, Renschia heterotypica, endemic to Somaliland in East Africa.

Pseudozoysia is a monotypic genus of plant in the grass family. The only known species is Pseudozoysia sessilis, found only in Somalia.

Mimusops angel is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Somalia, growing mainly in the Bari Region along creeks flowing into the Indian Ocean. This species is threatened by habitat loss. It's locally known as Canjeel or Anjeel.

Euphorbia thulinii is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Somalia, and is threatened by habitat loss.

Acanthus gaed is a species of flowering plant in the genus of Acanthus. It is native to North Somalia and grows primarily in subtropical biomes.

Rosifax is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae. The only species is Rosifax sabuletorum. Its native range is Somalia.

Pseudolithos migiurtinus is a species of succulent plant in the genus Pseudolithos. Native to Somalia, it is akin to other species in the genus in that it grows in arid environments and is a small, leafless plant that looks somewhat like a stone, hence the name (Pseudolithos meaning "false stone"). It can range from green to ochre in color. This species is up to 120 millimetres (4.7 in) high and 65 millimetres (2.6 in) around, can be either cubiform or cylindrical in form, and may grow small branching columns in older plants.

Hildegardia gillettii is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is found only in Somalia, and is threatened by habitat loss.

Eriostylos is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae. The only species is Eriostylos stefaninii. It is endemic to Somalia.

Cyperus somaliensis is a species of sedge that is endemic to Somalia. The species was first formally described by the botanist Charles Baron Clarke in 1895.

Cyperus somalidunensis is a species of sedge that is endemic to southern Somalia. The species was first formally described by the botanist Kåre Arnstein Lye in 1996.

Cyperus scleropodus is a species of sedge that is native to an area of eastern Africa in northern Somalia. The species was first formally described by the botanist Emilio Chiovenda in 1928.

Cyperus scabricaulis is a species of sedge that is endemic to Somalia. The species was first formally described by the botanist Kåre Arnstein Lye in 1996.