Aloe officinalis
Aloe officinalis
Overview
Aloe officinalis Forssk. is an accepted species native to Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It is a succulent perennial that grows primarily in desert or dry shrubland. [1, 2]
Distribution
The species is native to the southwestern Arabian Peninsula, including Saudi Arabia and Yemen. [1, 2]
Etymology
The epithet officinalis refers to medicinal use and derives from Latin officinalis (used medicinally). [3]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe officinalis Forssk. [2]
Main references
- Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. pp. 430–431.
- 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. 112.
Updates
Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.