Aloe capitata var. angavoana
Aloe capitata var. angavoana
Overview
Aloe capitata var. angavoana J.-P.Castillon is an accepted variety native to Madagascar, recorded as a succulent perennial or chamaephyte. The varietal epithet angavoana refers to the Angavo Mountains near Ankazobe. [1, 2, 3]
Key characteristics
Growth form
Succulent perennial or chamaephyte. [1]
Distribution
It is native to Madagascar. [1]
Etymology
The varietal epithet angavoana refers to the Angavo Mountains near Ankazobe, Madagascar. The specific epithet capitata refers to the head-like inflorescence, from Latin capitatus. [2, 3]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe capitata var. angavoana [1]
- Protologue bibliography
- Int. Cact. Advent. 81: 12 (2009) [1]
- Parent taxon
- Aloe capitata
- Sibling variety
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Main references
- World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP).
- Castillon, J.-P. (2009). Description of two new taxa in the genus Aloe (Asphodelaceae) from Madagascar. Cactus-Aventures International 81: 12–13. pp. 12–13.
- 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. 31.
- Castillon, J.-B. & Castillon, J.-P. (2010). Les Aloe de Madagascar / The Aloe of Madagascar. J.-P. Castillon. 400 pp.
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 705.
Updates
Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.