Aloe trachyticola
Aloe trachyticola
Overview
Aloe trachyticola is native to Madagascar and currently comprises two accepted varieties. [1]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe trachyticola (H.Perrier) Reynolds [1]
- Protologue bibliography
- Reynolds (1957), J. S. African Bot. 23: 72 [1]
- Basionym
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Aloe capitata var. trachyticola H.Perrier [1]
Etymology
The epithet trachyticola refers to growing on trachyte rock, combining trachyte and the Latin suffix -cola (inhabiting). [2]
Distribution
Madagascar [1]
Main references
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Plants of the World Online / WCVP. Aloe trachyticola (H.Perrier) Reynolds Source
- Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. p. 154.