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Aloe confusa Engl.


 
KingdomPlantaePlants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
SubkingdomTracheobiontaVascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
DivisionMagnoliophytaFlowering plants, also known as angiosperms
ClassLiliopsidaMonocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family
SubclassLiliidaeIncludes lilies, orchids, and many others
OrderAsparagalesA diverse group that includes asparagus
FamilyXanthorrhoeaceaeAloes, many tropical plants, flax lilies, daylilies, many others
GenusAloeMeans “goddess” in ancient Sanskrit, for its reputed use as a beauty aid; some sources suggest that the name comes from Alloeh, meaning “shining bitter substance”
SpeciesconfusaUncertain, might be taken for another species

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This aloe is native to parts of Kenya and Tanzania, at elevations between 2953-3281′ (900-1000 m).

Identification: Stems are branched, and the branches are interwoven with the main stem. Leaves are 7-8″ (17-20 cm) long and less than 1″ (2.5 cm) wide. Teeth are small and widely spaced. Racemes (flowerheads) are 3-4″ (7.6-10 cm) long.

Online References:

SucculentGuide.com

Desert-tropicals.com

JSTOR Plant Science

Aloe confusa

4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Mary­land · ≈ 12 × 17″ (29 × 44 cm)

 

Aloe confusa description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.

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Aloe confusa

4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Mary­land · ≈ 7 × 11″ (18 × 27 cm)

Range: Zones 9b-11:

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