Aloe yavellana

Overview

Aloe yavellana is native to southwestern Ethiopia and produces branching stems. Its dark-scarlet buds bear grey longitudinal stripes and fine white flecks. [1, 2]

Classification and nomenclature

Accepted name: Aloe yavellana Reynolds [2]
Protologue bibliography: J. S. African Bot. 20: 28 (1954) [2]

Etymology

The epithet yavellana refers to Yavello, Ethiopia. [3]

Key characteristics

Growth form

Basally branching stems may become decumbent after growing upright. [1]

Leaves

Bronze-brown leaves have sharp marginal teeth. [1]

Inflorescence and flowers

Dark-scarlet buds show grey stripes and fine white flecks; racemes are capitate or nearly so. [1]

Distribution

Ethiopia [2]

Habitat

Recorded in forest clearings and rocky places. [1]

Main references

Carter, S., Lavranos, J.J., Newton, L.E. & Walker, C.C. (2011). Aloes: The Definitive Guide. Kew Publishing. p. 629.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Plants of the World Online / WCVP. Aloe yavellana. Source
Grace, O.M., Klopper, R.R., Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2011). The Aloe Names Book. Strelitzia 28. p. 167.
Sebsebe Demissew & Nordal, I. (2010). Aloes and Lilies of Ethiopia and Eritrea, 2nd ed. pp. 102–103.

Updates

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