Aloe anivoranoensis
Aloe anivoranoensis
Overview
Aloe anivoranoensis is an accepted species from northeastern Madagascar and is recorded as a succulent subshrub. Its basionym is Lomatophyllum anivoranoense Rauh & Hebding. [1, 2]
Key characteristics
Growth form
A small shrub with a solitary stem or several stems branching from the base, reaching up to 30 cm long. [3]
Leaves
Leaves are scattered along the stem, narrowly linear and blue-green, reaching up to 30 cm long and 2 cm wide. [3]
Leaf surface and margin
Leaves are channelled and the margins bear deltoid teeth. [3]
Inflorescence and flowers
The inflorescence is simple and the raceme is laxly flowered. The perianth is bright cinnabar red and slightly curved. [3]
Distribution
The species occurs in northeastern Madagascar. [1]
Habitat
Its biome is classified as seasonally dry tropical. It grows in humus-filled fissures of limestone rocks in deciduous forest. [1, 3]
Etymology
The specific epithet refers to the occurrence of the species near Anivorano in Madagascar. [2]
Classification and nomenclature
Main references
- 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. p. 12.
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 557.
Updates
Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.