Aloe antandroi subsp. antandroi

Overview

Aloe antandroi subsp. antandroi is accepted as the nominotypical subspecies (autonym) of Aloe antandroi and occurs in southwestern and southern Madagascar. [1]

Key characteristics

Growth form

The plant branches at or near the base, and the stems are usually partly supported by surrounding vegetation. Jean-Bernard Castillon & Jean-Philippe Castillon (2010) describe the typical Lavanono form as forming bushes of hundreds of suckers. [2] [3]

Leaves

Carter et al. (2011) describe triangular, grey-green leaves in a lax rosette with obtusely rounded apices. In the 2010 account, the typical Lavanono form is described as having green leaves dispersed along the stem. [2] [3]

Inflorescence

The inflorescence is simple or 1-branched, and the raceme is subcapitate and laxly flowered. [2]

Flowers

The perianth is scarlet, slightly narrowed above and enlarging towards the mouth. [2]

Distribution

Southwestern and southern Madagascar [1]

Classification and nomenclature

Accepted name: Aloe antandroi subsp. antandroi [1]
Classification and nomenclature: Accepted as the nominotypical subspecies (autonym) of Aloe antandroi. [1]

Parent taxon: Aloe antandroi
Sibling subspecies: Aloe antandroi subsp. toliarana

Etymology

The epithet antandroi refers to its occurrence at Antandroi in Madagascar or in the territory of the Antandroi tribe. [4]

References

World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP).
Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 537.
Castillon, J.-B. & Castillon, J.-P. (2010). Les Aloe de Madagascar / The Aloe of Madagascar. J.-P. Castillon. 400 pp.
Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. pp. 12–13.