Aloe aurelienii
Aloe aurelienii
Overview
Aloe aurelienii J.-B.Castillon is an accepted species native to eastern Madagascar, first published in 2008. [1, 2]
Key characteristics
Growth form
Succulent perennial. [1]
Distribution
It is native to eastern Madagascar. [1]
Etymology
The specific epithet aurelienii commemorates Aurélien Castillon, grandson of the author. [2, 3]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe aurelienii [1]
Main 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. pp. 296–297.
- 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. 17.
- Castillon, J.-B. & Castillon, J.-P. (2010). Les Aloe de Madagascar / The Aloe of Madagascar. J.-P. Castillon. 400 pp.
Updates
Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.