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Aloe succotrina Lam.

Aloe, fynbos aloe

KingdomPlantaePlants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
SubkingdomTracheobiontaVascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
DivisionMagnoliophytaFlowering plants, also known as angiosperms
ClassLiliopsidaMonocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family
SubclassLiliidaeIncludes lilies, orchids, and many others
OrderAsparagalesA diverse group that includes asparagus
FamilyXanthorrhoeaceaeAloes, many tropical plants, flax lilies, daylilies, many others
GenusAloeMeans “goddess” in ancient Sanskrit, for its reputed use as a beauty aid; some sources suggest that the name comes from Alloeh, meaning “shining bitter substance”
Speciessuccotrina

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This aloe is found in mountainous areas of South Africa: in parts of Cape Town and the southwestern corner of Western Cape, South Africa. It is not found in the wild in North America. It has the distinction of being the first aloe introduced to Europe, where it arrived in 1689.

Identification: Plants reach 3-5′ (1-1.5 m) in height. Like other aloes, their leaves form rosettes. Leaves are ascending, curved, shaped like the keel of a boat in cross section, tapering to a point, with sharp white bumps along the edges. They are about 1½′ (50 cm) × 4″ (10 cm) in size. Flowers appear in a tall raceme up to 1′ (35 cm) high. Each flower is tubular in shape, nodding, up to 1½″ (4 cm) long, and red to orange in color. They appear in the winter.

Online References:

The South African National Biodiversity Institute's web site, plantzafrica.com

Www.henriettes-herb.com

Desert-tropicals.com

Wikimedia Commons

 

Aloe succotrina description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.

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Aloe succotrina (aloe, fynbos aloe)

2/24/2010 · San Diego (Quail) Botanic Garden, Encinitas, Cali­fornia

Range: Zones 9b-10:

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