Aloe microstigma
Aloe microstigma
Overview
Aloe microstigma is native to Namibia and South Africa and includes two accepted subspecies. [1]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe microstigma Salm-Dyck [1]
- Protologue bibliography
- Salm-Dyck (1849), Aloes Mesembr. 5: § 26 [1]
- Synonyms
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Aloe perfoliata L. [1]
Etymology
The epithet microstigma refers to small white spots on the leaves, from Greek mikros (small) and stigma (spot). [2]
Distribution
Namibia, South Africa [1]
Main references
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Plants of the World Online / WCVP. Aloe microstigma Salm-Dyck. Source
- Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. pp. 103–104.