Aloe classenii Reynolds
Classen’s aloe
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Liliopsida Monocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family
Subclass Liliidae Includes lilies, orchids, and many others
Order Asparagales A diverse group that includes asparagus
Family Xanthorrhoeaceae Aloes, many tropical plants, flax lilies, daylilies, many others
Genus Aloe Means “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”
Species classenii
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This critically endangered aloe is a native of Kenya.
Identification: See the Aloe
Online References:
Desert-tropicals.com
Xericworld.com
ARKive: Images of Life on Earth
SucculentGuide.com
Aloe classenii description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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2/26/2010 · San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California
Range: Zones 9b-11:
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