aloealoe
genusgenusSucculent plants characterized by their thick, fleshy leaves arranged in rosettes, often featuring protective spiny edges and distinctive patterns. These drought-adapted plants store water in their leaves and can thrive in arid conditions.
Etymology
The name 'Aloe' derives from the Arabic word 'alloeh,' meaning 'bitter shiny substance,' referring to the bitter liquid found inside their leaves.
Interesting fact!
Ancient Egyptians called these plants the 'plant of immortality' and placed them in pharaohs' tombs to provide sustenance in the afterlife.
All species of Aloe
aloeFerox
Cape aloe, Bitter aloe, Red aloe.
aloeArborescens
Torch aloe, Candelabra aloe, Krantz aloe.
aloeMaculata
Soap aloe, Spotted aloe, Zebra aloe.
aloeHumilis
Spider aloe, Dwarf hedgehog aloe, Spider leg aloe.
aloeZanzibarica
Zanzibar aloe, Star-spotted aloe, Little spotted aloe.
aloeMitriformis
Mitre aloe, Rubble aloe, Bishop's mitre.
aloeJuvenna
Tiger tooth aloe, Little tiger aloe, Mini tree aloe.
aloeBroomii
Snake aloe, Brush aloe, Mountain aloe.
aloePeglerae
Grass aloe, Pegler's aloe, Grassland aloe.
aloeStriata
Coral aloe, Hardy aloe, Coral edge aloe.
aloeAculeata
Red hot poker aloe, Prickly aloe, White-toothed aloe.
aloeDorotheae
Sunset aloe, Dorothy's aloe, Copper aloe.
aloeRauhii
Snow flake aloe, Spotted dwarf aloe, White-spotted aloe.
aloeVariegata
Partridge breast aloe, Tiger aloe, Guinea fowl aloe.
aloeBrevifolia
Short-leaved aloe, Crocodile aloe, Short leaf aloe.
aloeMarlothii
Mountain aloe, Flat-flowered aloe, Giant mountain aloe.
aloeAristata
Lace aloe, Guinea fowl aloe, Torch plant.
aloeVera
True aloe, Medicinal aloe, Burn plant.
aloeNobilis
Golden toothed aloe, Gold tooth aloe, Yellow toothed aloe.
aloeCameronii
Red aloe, Cameron's aloe, Kenya red aloe.
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