Aloe imalotensis
Aloe imalotensis
Overview
Aloe imalotensis Reynolds is an accepted species native to south-central and southeastern Madagascar. It is a succulent perennial or chamaephyte and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. [1]
Distribution
The species is native to south-central and southeastern Madagascar. [1]
Etymology
The epithet imalotensis refers to its occurrence in the Imaloto Valley, Madagascar. [2]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe imalotensis Reynolds [1]
Main references
- World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP).
- Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. pp. 75–76.
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 315.
Updates
Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.