Aloe versicolor var. versicolor

Overview

The narrow 2010 treatment describes plants near Manantenina as stemless, freely offsetting, with dull bluish-green leaves and an almost head-shaped raceme. The account reflects a historical, source-limited concept of Aloe versicolor. [1]

Classification and nomenclature

Accepted name: Aloe versicolor var. versicolor

Parent taxon: Aloe versicolor
Sibling variety: Aloe versicolor var. steffaniana

Key characteristics

Growth form

In the narrow 2010 account, the plants are stemless and produce offsets freely. [1]

Leaves

The same account describes the leaves as dull bluish-green. [1]

Inflorescence and flowers

It describes a nearly head-shaped raceme and oblong-cylindrical flowers. [1]

Distribution

Castillon, J.-B. & Castillon, J.-P. (2010) report Manantenina in the Manampanihy river valley, 100 km north of Taolagnaro. This is a source-specific locality record. [1]

Main references

Castillon, J.-B. & Castillon, J.-P. (2010). Les Aloe de Madagascar / The Aloe of Madagascar. J.-P. Castillon. 400 pp. p. 218.
Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Updates

Classification, distribution and descriptive information are revised as new sources are verified or taxonomic treatments change.