Aloe pubescens
Aloe pubescens
Overview
Aloe pubescens is a principally stemless, clump-forming aloe distributed in Ethiopia. It is characterized by grey-green leaves, large floral bracts, and pink flowers with minute pubescence. [1, 2]
Classification and nomenclature
Key characteristics
Growth form
It is principally stemless and suckers to form clumps; some accounts also describe plants with a short stem. [1, 4]
Leaves
The leaves are grey-green and suberect to spreading-erect. They are recorded as 35–45 cm long and 6–13 cm wide. [1, 4]
Inflorescence and flowers
It is characterized as usually having a simple inflorescence, long cylindrical racemes, pubescent pink flowers, and large floral bracts that cover the buds. [4]
Distribution
Native to Ethiopia. [2]
Habitat
Recorded from rocky stream banks, areas with remnants of Podocarpus forest, and field margins at 1,800–2,550 m. [1]
Main references
- Sebsebe Demissew & Nordal, I. (2010). Aloes and Lilies of Ethiopia and Eritrea, 2nd ed.
- 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. p. 129.
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. pp. 270–271.
Updates
Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.