Aloe collenetteae

Overview

Aloe collenetteae Lavranos is a succulent subshrub native to southern Oman, forming clumps by basal suckering with pendent stems. Its leaves are triangular or narrowly lanceolate-deltoid, green or light green, and may bear a few white spots near the base. [1, 2, 3]

Key characteristics

Growth form

It forms clumps by basal suckering and has pendent stems. [2, 3]

Leaves

The leaves are triangular or narrowly lanceolate-deltoid, green or light green, and may bear a few white spots near the base. [2, 3]

Inflorescence and flowers

The inflorescence may begin pendent and later curve upward; racemes are laxly flowered and the flowers are orange-red. [2, 3]

Distribution

It is native to southern Oman. [1]

Etymology

The epithet collenetteae commemorates Iris Sheila Collenette, collector and researcher of Arabian succulents who collected the type specimen. [4, 3]

Classification and nomenclature

Accepted name: Aloe collenetteae [1]
Protologue bibliography: Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 67: 33 (1995) [1]

Main 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. 496.
McCoy, T. (2019). The Aloes of Arabia. McCoy Publishing, Temecula, California. pp. 21–25.
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. 39.

Updates

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