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, Giant aloe.
aloeArborescens
Torch aloe, Candelabra aloe, Tree aloe.
aloeMaculata
Soap aloe, Spotted aloe, Zebra aloe.
aloeHumilis
Spider aloe, Dwarf aloe, Hedgehog aloe.
aloeZanzibarica
Zanzibar aloe, Star aloe, Spotted dwarf aloe.
aloeMitriformis
Mitre aloe, Bishop's cap, Spiral aloe.
aloeJuvenna
Tiger tooth aloe, Little tiger aloe, Miniature tree aloe.
aloeBroomii
Snake aloe, Bottle brush aloe, Mountain aloe.
aloePeglerae
Grass aloe, Pegler's aloe, African grass aloe.
aloeStriata
Coral aloe, Pink-edged aloe, Hardy coral aloe.
aloeAculeata
Red hot poker aloe, Thorny aloe, White-toothed aloe.
aloeDorotheae
Sunset aloe, Dorothy's aloe, Rainbow aloe.
aloeRauhii
Snowflake aloe, Spotted dwarf aloe, White-banded aloe.
aloeVariegata
Partridge breast aloe, Tiger aloe, Guinea fowl aloe.
aloeBrevifolia
Short-leaf aloe, Dwarf aloe, Small aloe.
aloeMarlothii
Mountain aloe, Tree aloe, Giant mountain aloe.
aloeAristata
Lace aloe, Torch plant, Guinea fowl aloe.
aloeVera
Medicinal aloe, Burn plant, First aid plant.
aloeNobilis
Gold tooth aloe, Golden toothed aloe, Noble aloe.
aloeCameronii
Red Kenya aloe, Cameron's red aloe, Sunset aloe.
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