Aloe francombei
Aloe francombei
Overview
Aloe francombei L.E.Newton occurs in Laikipia District, Kenya. It has rough, spotted leaves and pale pink flowers, growing on rocky slopes in the shade of shrubs. [1, 2]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe francombei L.E.Newton [1]
- Protologue bibliography
- Newton (1994), British Cactus & Succulent Journal 12:54. [1]
Etymology
The epithet francombei commemorates Colin Francombe, a ranch manager in Kenya. [3]
Key characteristics
Growth form
The stems are erect or ascending and sparsely branched at the base. [2]
Leaves
The rosulate leaves are rough, with white elliptical spots mainly on their lower surfaces in longitudinal rows. [2]
Inflorescence and flowers
The branched inflorescence bears subdensely flowered cylindrical racemes. The pale pink perianth has minute pustules. [2]
Distribution
The species is native to Laikipia District, Kenya. [1]
Habitat
Grows in the shade of shrubs on rocky slopes. [2]
Main references
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Plants of the World Online: Aloe francombei L.E.Newton. Source
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 598.
- Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. p. 61.
Updates
Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.