Aloe acutissima subsp. acutissima
Aloe acutissima subsp. acutissima
Aloe acutissima subsp. acutissima is a shrubby, clustering subspecies with lanceolate leaves arranged in rosettes. It is recorded from Madagascar. [2]
Main characteristics
| Habit and stem | Shrubby and clustering, with the stem measuring up to 1 m long. [1] |
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| Leaves | The lanceolate leaves are arranged in rosettes and measure 30 cm long and 4 cm wide. [1] |
| Leaf colour and surface | The leaves are green. The leaf surface is striate. [1] |
| Leaf margin | Leaf margins bear reddish pungent teeth. [1] |
| Inflorescence | The inflorescence is branched. The racemes are cylindrical. [1] |
| Flowers | Perianth length is 30 mm. [1] |
Distribution
Recorded from Madagascar. [2]
Classification and nomenclature
Accepted name
Aloe acutissima subsp. acutissima
Principal references
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP).
Update
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