Aloe broomii
Aloe broomii
Overview
Aloe broomii Schönland occurs in South Africa and Lesotho. Two varieties are accepted: var. broomii and var. tarkaensis, the latter described by Reynolds in 1936. [1, 2]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe broomii Schönland [1]
- Protologue bibliography
- Schönland (1907), Rec. Albany Mus. 2: 137 (as cited by Carter et al. 2011). [2]
Etymology
The epithet commemorates Robert Broom, a collector of the plant (Grace et al. 2011). [3]
Distribution
The species is native to South Africa and Lesotho. [1]
Main references
- World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). Aloe broomii Schönland.
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 263.
- Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. p. 23.
Updates
Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.