Aloe rebmannii
Aloe rebmannii
Overview
Aloe rebmannii is a small aloe of southeastern Madagascar that offsets to form small clumps. Dark-green spotted leaves and carmine-red flowers are recorded. [1] [2]
Key characteristics
Growth form
Offsets to form small clumps and is stemless or has a short, rather frail stem. [2]
Leaves
Leaves are triangular; Carter et al. (2011) record them as 90–120 mm long, dark green and spotted. [2]
Leaf margin
Leaf-margin teeth are orange-brown. [2]
Inflorescence
The inflorescence is 450–650 mm tall, simple or usually two-branched, with lax racemes. [2]
Flowers
Flowers are carmine-red and the perianth is 22 mm long. [2]
Distribution
WCVP records southeastern Madagascar. Carter et al. (2011) describe the distribution as limited, while J.-B. Castillon & J.-P. Castillon (2010) report rocky hills around Manambaro and Ifarantsa. [1] [2] [3]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe rebmannii Lavranos [1]
Etymology
The epithet rebmannii commemorates Prof. Norbert Rebmann (1948–). [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. pp. 214–215.
- 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. p. 130.