Aloe rosea
Aloe rosea
Overview
Aloe rosea is a stemless, suckering aloe of north-central Madagascar. It has lanceolate-attenuate leaves, a white to rose-pink perianth, and berry fruits. [1] [2]
Key characteristics
Growth form
Stemless and suckering. [2]
Leaves
Leaves are lanceolate-attenuate, 300–450 mm long and 25–40 mm wide. [2]
Inflorescence
The inflorescence is 250–300 mm tall and simple or 1–3-branched. [2]
Flowers
The perianth is white at the base and rose-pink above, 22–25 mm long. [2]
Fruit and seed
The fruit is a berry. [2]
Distribution
WCVP records north-central Madagascar. Carter et al. (2011) report northeastern and central-southern Madagascar, while J.-B. Castillon & J.-P. Castillon (2010) cite forests at Anjozorobe and Tampoketsa of Ankazobe in Imerina province. [1] [2] [3]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe rosea (H.Perrier) L.E.Newton & G.D.Rowley [1]
Etymology
The epithet rosea refers to the rose-pink flowers and derives from Latin roseus, “rose-like”. [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. 267.
- 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. 134.