Aloe acutissima subsp. acutissima
Aloe acutissima subsp. acutissima
Overview
Aloe acutissima subsp. acutissima is accepted as the nominotypical subspecies (autonym) of Aloe acutissima. It occurs in Madagascar and is a succulent subshrub or shrub that branches strongly from near the base. [1] [2]
Key characteristics
Stem
Stems branch strongly from near the base and may be erect, divergent or decumbent. [2]
Leaves
Leaves are subdensely rosulate, lanceolate and long-attenuate. Source accounts describe the colour as green tinged reddish or blue-reddish. [2] [3]
Inflorescence
Racemes are cylindrical-acuminate and subdensely flowered. [2]
Flowers
The perianth is reddish-scarlet, slightly narrowed above and enlarging towards the throat. [2]
Distribution
Habitat
It is recorded growing in thin soil on rocks. [2]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe acutissima subsp. acutissima [1]
- Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted as the nominotypical subspecies (autonym) of Aloe acutissima. [1]
- Parent taxon
- Aloe acutissima
Etymology
The epithet acutissima refers to the leaves and derives from the superlative of Latin acutus, “acute”. [4]
References
- World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP).
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 559.
- Castillon, J.-B. & Castillon, J.-P. (2010). Les Aloe de Madagascar / The Aloe of Madagascar. J.-P. Castillon. 400 pp.
- Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. p. 6.