Aloe maculata subsp. maculata
Aloe maculata subsp. maculata
Aloe maculata subsp. maculata has an inflorescence 40–100 cm high. It is native to Cape Provinces, Lesotho, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and Northern Provinces. [1, 2]
Main characteristics
| Leaf margin | Teeth measure 3–5 mm long. They are spaced about 10 mm apart. [1] |
|---|---|
| Inflorescence | Inflorescence height is 40–100 cm. Racemes measure 10–12 cm long. [1] |
| Flowers | Perianth length is 35–45 mm. [1] |
Distribution
Native to Cape Provinces, Lesotho, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and Northern Provinces. Introduced in Baleares, Corse, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Sicilia, Canary Is., St.Helena, Mauritius, Réunion, Norfolk Is., New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, and Argentina Northeast. [2]
Etymology
The specific epithet maculata refers to the spotted leaves and derives from Latin maculatus (“spotted”). [1]
Classification and nomenclature
Accepted name
Aloe maculata subsp. maculata
Principal references
- Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
- World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP).
Update
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