Aloe jacksonii
Aloe jacksonii Reynolds
Aloe jacksonii is stemmed, with pale firm marginal teeth. It bears scarlet cylindrical flowers on unbranched inflorescences and is native to Ethiopia. [1, 2, 3]
Main characteristics
| Habit and stem | Stemmed, with the stem measuring 10–20 cm long. [1, 2] |
|---|---|
| Leaves | The leaves are erect and measure 10–15 cm long and 10–14 mm wide. [1, 2] |
| Leaf colour and surface | The leaves are dull green. [2] |
| Leaf margin | Leaf margins bear pale firm teeth. Teeth measure about 1 mm long. [1, 2] |
| Inflorescence | The inflorescence is simple. Inflorescence height is 30 cm. Racemes measure 6–8 cm long. [2] |
| Flowers | The perianth is scarlet. The perianth is cylindrical. Perianth length is 27 mm. Stamens are exserted by 2–3 mm. [1, 2] |
Distribution
Native to Ethiopia. [3]
Etymology
The specific epithet jacksonii honours T.H.E. Jackson, Acting Civil Affairs Officer in Ethiopia, who collected the type. [4]
Classification and nomenclature
Accepted name
Aloe jacksonii Reynolds
Protologue
J. S. African Bot. 21: 59 (1955) [3]
Principal references
- Sebsebe Demissew; Inger Nordal. Aloes and Lilies of Ethiopia and Eritrea (2nd ed.). 2010
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- 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.
Update
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