Aloe conifera
Aloe conifera
Overview
Aloe conifera H.Perrier is native to Madagascar. Two subspecies are accepted: subsp. conifera and subsp. pervagata, the latter described by Castillon (2013). [1, 2]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe conifera H.Perrier [1]
- Protologue bibliography
- Perrier (1926), Mém. Soc. Linn. Normandie, Bot. 1: 47 (as cited by Carter et al. 2011). [3]
Etymology
Grace et al. (2011) explained the epithet as referring to the cone-like appearance of young inflorescences. [4]
Distribution
The species occurs in Madagascar. Castillon (2013) reported subsp. conifera near Mount Ravotay and subsp. pervagata around Ibity, Ambositra and Ivato. [1, 2]
Main references
- World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). Aloe conifera H.Perrier.
- Castillon, J.-B. (2013). Two new subspecies of Aloe from central Madagascar, and further observations on Aloe trachyticola. CactusWorld 31(1): 45–51.
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 230.
- Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. p. 41.
Updates
Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.