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Taxon
Aloe
aristata
Common name:
Torch Plant, Lace Aloe, אלווי ממולען, אלווי ממולען
Family:
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel)
Distribution:
S, SE South Africa
Habitat:
In mountainous areas at altitudes from 1200-2200 m, mostly 1500 m
Life form:
Perennial succulent
Description:
Stemless plant, small to large dense groups, 8-10 cm long, green to grey-green leaves with white spots, soft white toothed margins, 20-50 cm tall, orange-red inflorescence with up to 6 branches. This species can tolerate extreme conditions of cold, even snow.
Locations
1:
Africa: Karoo vegetation types and succulents
(SAK3)
• Accession: 1910-0596/1
2:
Africa: Karoo vegetation types and succulents
(SAK3)
• Accession: 1910-0597/1
3:
Africa: Karoo vegetation types and succulents
(SAK3)
• Accession: 1910-0606/1
4:
Africa: Karoo vegetation types and succulents
(SAK3)
• Accession: 1910-0607/1
Area
Individual