Aloe rauhii
Aloe rauhii
Overview
Aloe rauhii is a small aloe of southern Madagascar that offsets from the base to form large groups. Its grey-green leaves bear pale H-shaped spots, and the flowers are rose-scarlet. [1] [2]
Key characteristics
Growth form
Offsets from the base to form large groups. [2]
Leaves
Leaves are lanceolate-deltoid; Carter et al. (2011) give 70–100 mm, grey-green leaves with pale H-shaped spots. [2]
Leaf margin
Marginal teeth are white. [2]
Inflorescence
The inflorescence is about 300 mm high and the raceme is laxly flowered. [2]
Flowers
Flowers are rose-scarlet. [2]
Distribution
WCVP records southern Madagascar. J.-B. Castillon & J.-P. Castillon (2010) report the species from Tsiombe to Ampanihy. [1] [3]
Habitat
Carter et al. (2011) report sandstone in dense bush, while J.-B. Castillon & J.-P. Castillon (2010) report small rocky hills or red sands. [2] [3]
Classification and nomenclature
- Accepted name
- Aloe rauhii Reynolds [1]
Etymology
The epithet rauhii commemorates Prof. Werner Rauh (1913–2000). [4]
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. 402–403.
- Castillon, J.-B. & Castillon, J.-P. (2010). Les Aloe de Madagascar / The Aloe of Madagascar. J.-P. Castillon. 400 pp.
- 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. 130.