Aloe forbesii
Aloe forbesii
Overview
Aloe forbesii is an accepted succulent perennial native to the central Hajhir Mountains of Socotra. [1]
Key characteristics
Growth form
It forms small clumps, with stems reaching 15 cm or more in length. [2]
Leaves
Leaves are 8–12 cm long and 10–14 mm wide at the base, bright green and unspotted on the upper surface. [2]
Inflorescence and flowers
The inflorescence is simple and up to 15 cm high. Flowers are orange with a yellow mouth, and the perianth is 12–18 mm long. [2]
Distribution
It is endemic to the central Haggeher Mountains of Socotra and is known with certainty only from the Adho Dhemalu Gap. [1, 2]
Habitat
At the Adho Dhemalu Gap it grows at about 900 m on crevices and ledges of low rock outcrops. [2]
Etymology
The epithet forbesii commemorates Henry O. Forbes (1851–1932), a Scottish naturalist and plant collector. [3, 2]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe forbesii Balf.f. [1]
Main references
- World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP).
- McCoy, T. (2019). The Aloes of Arabia. McCoy Publishing, Temecula, California. pp. 35–38.
- 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. 59.
- Balfour, I.B. (1903). Aloe forbesii. The Natural History of Sokotra and Abd-el-Kuri, p.511, Plate XXVI B. pp. 511–512. Source
- Walker, C.C. (2020). Aloe forbesii – a small Socotran endemic. CactusWorld 38(4):325–327. pp. 325–327. Source
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 213.
Updates
Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.