Species Index

A selected index of cultivated and seasonal flora observed across the conservatories, courtyards, and wild plateau sites in our register.

Below is a curated extract from the Flowarde species index. Each entry corresponds to an observation logged at one or more of our indexed sites. Researchers may cite the reference codes in academic writing.

RefBotanical NameCommon NameSiteHabit
FA-PA-0101Phoenix dactyliferaDate PalmDiriyah Heritage Court.Tree, cultivated
FA-AR-0118Boswellia sacraFrankincenseDiriyah GlasshouseShrub, conservatory
FA-CI-0204Citrus aurantiumBitter OrangeOlaya CourtyardsTree, courtyard
FA-OL-0231Jasminum sambacArabian JasmineOlaya CourtyardsVine, courtyard
FA-RO-0249Rosa × damascenaDamask RoseOlaya / Taif importsShrub, courtyard
FA-FE-0317Nephrolepis exaltataBoston FernKing Abdullah ParkFern, pavilion
FA-SU-0344Echeveria elegansMexican SnowballKing Abdullah ParkSucculent, pavilion
FA-RI-0402Tamarix aphyllaAthel TamariskWadi HanifahTree, riparian
FA-WF-0511Iris postiiNajd IrisNajd plateau (seasonal)Bulb, wild
FA-WF-0517Tulipa systolaCrimson Wild TulipNajd plateau (seasonal)Bulb, wild

Index Updates & Contributions

The species index is updated at the close of each calendar month. We accept submissions of new observations from credentialed botanists working in the region. Submissions are verified by Layla Al-Subaie and, where appropriate, by external taxonomic correspondents before entry.