Aloe acutissima var. antanimorensis

Overview

Aloe acutissima var. antanimorensis is an accepted variety from southern Madagascar and was described as a dwarf variety of A. acutissima. The source also explicitly records variation in plant size. [1] [2]

Key characteristics

Growth form

It is described as a dwarf variety of A. acutissima, with substantial variation in plant size. [2]

Inflorescence

The inflorescence is mostly simple. [3]

Distribution

Madagascar [1] [2]

Habitat

Carter et al. (2011) record it on flat rock surfaces among thorn bushes. [3]

Classification and nomenclature

Accepted name: Aloe acutissima var. antanimorensis Reynolds [1]
Publication: J. S. African Bot. 22: 27 (1956) [1]

Parent taxon: Aloe acutissima

Etymology

The epithet acutissima refers to the leaves and derives from the superlative of Latin acutus, “acute”; antanimorensis refers to its occurrence at Antanimora in Madagascar. [4]

References

World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP).
Castillon, J.-B. & Castillon, J.-P. (2010). Les Aloe de Madagascar / The Aloe of Madagascar. J.-P. Castillon. 400 pp.
Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 559.
Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. p. 6.