Aloe archeri subsp. tugenensis
Aloe archeri subsp. tugenensis (L.E.Newton & Lavranos) Wabuyele
Aloe archeri subsp. tugenensis bears pale pink cylindrical, three-angled flowers on cylindrical racemes. It is native to Kenya. [1, 2]
Main characteristics
| Habit and stem | The stem measures up to 1.2 m in length. [1] |
|---|---|
| Leaves | The leaves are arranged in rosettes and measure up to 61 cm long and up to 12 cm wide. [1] |
| Leaf colour and surface | The leaves are dull green. [1] |
| Leaf margin | Teeth measure up to 5 mm long. They are spaced 6–15 mm apart. [1] |
| Inflorescence | The racemes are cylindrical. The flowers are moderately dense. Inflorescence height is 95–130 cm. Racemes measure 21–24 cm long. [1] |
| Flowers | The perianth is pale pink. The perianth is cylindrical and trigonous. Perianth length is 22 mm. Stamens are exserted. The style is exserted. [1] |
Distribution
Native to Kenya. [2]
Habitat
Occurs in dry acacia scrub. [1]
Recorded at 1,300–1,325 m elevation. [1]
Etymology
The specific epithet archeri honours Philip G. Archer, a British accountant and succulent enthusiast who lived in Kenya. [3]
The subspecific epithet tugenensis refers to its occurrence in the Tugen Hills, Kenya. [3]
Classification and nomenclature
Accepted name
Aloe archeri subsp. tugenensis (L.E.Newton & Lavranos) Wabuyele
Protologue
Stud. E. African Aloes 4: 18 (2006) [2]
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).
- Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
Update
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