Aloe neilcrouchii

Overview

Aloe neilcrouchii is an accepted succulent shrub native to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. [1]

Key characteristics

Growth form

The stem is decumbent to erect, reaches 950 mm and is branched mainly from the base. [2, 3]

Leaves

The deciduous green leaves are deltoid to ovate-lanceolate, reach 430 mm long and bear numerous elongate white, somewhat tuberculate spots on both surfaces. [2, 3]

Inflorescence and flowers

The erect inflorescence is simple with a capitate raceme; the cylindric-trigonous perianth is salmon-pink, green-tipped and about 45 mm long. [2, 3]

Distribution

The native range is recorded as KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. [1]

Habitat

It occurs on southeast-facing rocky grassland slopes in Drakensberg Foothill Moist Grassland. [2, 3]

Etymology

The epithet neilcrouchii honours Prof. Neil R. Crouch. [2, 4]

Classification and nomenclature

Accepted name: Aloe neilcrouchii Klopper & Gideon F.Sm. [1]
Protologue bibliography: Bothalia 40(1): 95 (2010) [1, 5]

Main references

World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP).
Klopper, R.R. & Smith, G.F. (2010). Bothalia 40(1):93–96.
Smith, G.F., Crouch, N.R., Klopper, R.R. & Condy, G. (2011). Aloe neilcrouchii. Flowering Plants of Africa 62:10–15.
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. 109.
Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 708.

Updates

Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.